Astranis MicroGEO Satellite Seems to Have Failed
One of Astranis' four recently launched MicroGEO satellites headed to geostationary orbit seems to have suffered a failure, leaving it stuck in transfer orbit as orbital debris, space situational awareness expert Jim Shell posted on X late Tuesday. The four…
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MicroGEOs were launched in December and were intended to enter into service this summer. Shell said one of the four seemingly hasn't maneuvered since early February. Astranis didn't comment Wednesday.