1988 U.S. Spy Satellite USA 32 Shatters in Orbit, Cause Unknown
The defunct U.S. spy satellite USA 32, also known as Farrah III, fragmented in low Earth orbit on September 13, 2026. Launched in 1988 to intercept Soviet signals, the satellite broke apart at an altitude of 775 kilometers. The cause remains unknown, and the resulting debris poses a potential risk to other spacecraft in a crowded orbital region.