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space1 month ago

Yaogan-50-02 Breakup Creates Long-Lived Debris Field in Unusual Retrograde Orbit

China’s Yaogan-50-02 reconnaissance satellite broke apart in September 2026, generating 43 tracked debris fragments in a highly retrograde orbit. The fragments, located between 600 and 1,100 kilometers altitude, may remain in orbit for centuries or millennia due to minimal atmospheric drag. The cause of the breakup remains unknown, with experts citing potential battery or propulsion failures. This incident adds to the growing global concern over orbital clutter and the risk of cascading collisions.

via Futurism|

#china #kessler-syndrome #orbital-safety

science-and-technology11 months ago•3 min saved

Investigation Fails to Identify Cause of MethaneSAT Failure

An investigation into the failure of the MethaneSAT satellite could not determine a single root cause, citing possible issues with its avionics or power systems, but limited data prevents a definitive conclusion. The mission faced technical problems since launch, and some experts suggest rushed development may have contributed to its failure.

via SpaceNews|

#investigation #methanesat #satellite-failure

space1 year ago•1 min saved

MethaneSAT Mission Ends in Orbit Failure

MethaneSAT, a privately funded satellite launched in March 2024 to measure methane emissions, failed in orbit after just over a year, marking a setback for space-based environmental monitoring efforts.

via SpaceNews|

#methane-emissions #methanesat #orbit

space-exploration2 years ago•3 min saved

SpaceX Grounds Falcon 9 Fleet After Catastrophic Rocket Failure

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket failed to properly deploy 20 Starlink satellites due to a liquid oxygen leak, causing them to burn up in Earth's atmosphere. The incident has triggered an investigation by the FAA, grounding Falcon 9 launches until further notice.

via Livescience.com|

#faa-investigation #falcon-9 #satellite-failure

spacetechnology2 years ago•2 min saved

"SpaceX Falcon 9 Failure Grounds Starlink Satellites, Triggers FAA Probe"

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket malfunctioned during a launch, leaving 20 Starlink satellites in a low orbit where they are expected to reenter the atmosphere and burn up. The failure, attributed to a liquid oxygen leak, marks SpaceX's first rocket failure in nearly a decade. The Federal Aviation Administration has mandated that the issue be resolved before further Falcon rocket flights. The incident's impact on upcoming crewed missions remains uncertain.

via Phys.org|

#elon-musk #falcon-9 #satellite-failure

space-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Quantum Drive Test Derailed by Satellite Malfunction"

Rogue Space Systems' Barry 1 satellite experienced a power-system failure before it could test IVO Ltd.’s controversial Quantum Drive propellantless propulsion system, leading to the loss of all communication with the satellite. Despite the setback, both companies are exploring future launch opportunities to test the Quantum Drive in space, which is part of an emerging and controversial class of experimental propulsion systems claiming to generate measurable thrust without any propellant. The failure has been met with a mix of frustration and hope in the Alternative Propulsion Community, with plans to include recent improvements in future test flights.

via The Debrief|

#ivo-ltd #propellantless-propulsion #quantum-drive

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

HotSat-1: UK Climate Satellite Fails in Orbit

The UK climate satellite, HotSat-1, designed to map heat loss from buildings, has experienced a failure in orbit just six months after its launch. The satellite's camera stopped working, and despite engineers maintaining contact with the spacecraft, restoration of operations is not expected. The fully insured satellite will be replaced in 2025. HotSat-1 aimed to identify energy-inefficient properties through their heat signatures and provide solutions to reduce carbon emissions. The loss is a disappointment, but the company behind the mission remains optimistic about future endeavors.

via BBC.com|

#energy-efficiency #heat-loss-mapping #hotsat-1