A second Starlink satellite exploded in orbit

(twitter.com)

21 points | by wmf 2 hours ago ago

5 comments

  • kelnos an hour ago
  • porphyra 2 hours ago

    Fortunately,

    > Due to the low altitude of the event, fragments from this anomaly will likely de-orbit within a few weeks.

  • heyitsmedotjayb 2 hours ago

    Do they have pressurized gas/liquid onboard that could explode or is this most likely a collision?

    • wmf an hour ago

      They have argon gas for the ion thrusters that adjust the orbits.

    • verdverm 2 hours ago

      If it were a collision, it would be far more noteworthy and likely in the title