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military1 day ago•13 min saved

Indra: SpainSat NG 2 a total loss after space particle strike

Indra Group writes off the SpainSat NG 2 military communications satellite after engineers concluded a space-particle/micrometeoroid impact caused nonrecoverable damage, preventing it from meeting its mission for Spain’s defense and allied governments. Launched in Oct 2025, the spacecraft was being moved to its geostationary orbit when the impact occurred at around 50,000 km altitude. SpainSat NG 1 remains operational, Indra is procuring SpainSat NG 3 (expected to be insured), and NG2 will stay in a stable but non-interfering orbit.

via SpaceNews|

#hisdesat #indra #military

space15 days ago•2 min saved

SpainSat NG 2 Satellite Encounters Space Particle Impact, Activates Contingency Plans

A Spanish military communications satellite, SpainSat NG 2, launched in October 2024, was struck by a 'space particle' while maneuvering in orbit, potentially affecting its mission. The incident occurred at about 50,000 km altitude, possibly involving micrometeoroids or space weather effects, but not orbital debris. The satellite's operator, Indra Group, is analyzing the damage and has contingency plans, including potential replacement, which could take years. The satellite is part of a European secure communications network.

via SpaceNews|

#geostationary-orbit #space #space-debris

space2 months ago•3 min saved

SpaceX prepares for multiple Falcon 9 launches including SpainSat NG 2 and Starlink missions

SpaceX's Falcon 9 will launch its 21st and final expendable mission to deploy the SpainSat NG 2 communications satellite, which will operate at 29 degrees East and provide secure communications for Spain, the EU, and NATO. The rocket will not be recovered this time to maximize payload capacity, and the launch is scheduled from Cape Canaveral with favorable weather conditions.

via Spaceflight Now|

#cape-canaveral #falcon-9 #satellite-launch