21 points | by wmf 2 hours ago ago
5 comments
https://xcancel.com/LeoLabs_Space/status/2038680177408880719
Fortunately,
> Due to the low altitude of the event, fragments from this anomaly will likely de-orbit within a few weeks.
Do they have pressurized gas/liquid onboard that could explode or is this most likely a collision?
They have argon gas for the ion thrusters that adjust the orbits.
If it were a collision, it would be far more noteworthy and likely in the title
https://xcancel.com/LeoLabs_Space/status/2038680177408880719
Fortunately,
> Due to the low altitude of the event, fragments from this anomaly will likely de-orbit within a few weeks.
Do they have pressurized gas/liquid onboard that could explode or is this most likely a collision?
They have argon gas for the ion thrusters that adjust the orbits.
If it were a collision, it would be far more noteworthy and likely in the title