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world3 months ago•2 min saved

Skynet-1A: Mysterious Movement of 56-Year-Old Military Satellite

A UK military satellite launched in 1969, Skynet-1A, has been moved from its original geostationary orbit to a different position near 105 West, with no clear record of who or why this maneuver was performed, raising concerns about space debris and potential collision risks.

via IFLScience|

#satellite-orbit #skynet-1a #space-collision-risk

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

"FAA Probes SpaceX Falcon 9 Failure After Starlink Satellites Lost"

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket malfunctioned, leaving 20 Starlink satellites in a low orbit where they will burn up upon reentry. The failure, caused by a liquid oxygen leak, marks SpaceX's first in nearly a decade and has prompted the FAA to halt further Falcon rocket flights until the issue is resolved. The impact on upcoming crew flights remains uncertain.

via NPR|

#elon-musk #rocket-failure #satellite-orbit