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SpaceX to Deorbit 100 Starlink Satellites Due to Detected Flaw

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An unspecified defect in early model Starlink satellites has prompted SpaceX to preemptively deorbit the units before they potentially fail and become hazards in low Earth orbit. While the company remains confident that the deorbiting of these problematic units will prevent any issues, this incident underscores the challenges and uncertainties in navigating the realm of … Read more

Arianespace Vega VV23 Rocket Cubesats Lost

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Vega flight VV23 launched on October 8.Photo: Arianespace Arianespace’s latest Vega mission failed to deploy two of its payloads to orbit, likely due to a failure with the release mechanism with the rocket’s upper stage. Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their View Vega VV23 lifted off on October 8 from Europe’s … Read more