Elan Musk's company SpaceX A satellite deployed as part of the Starlink project went out of control. The name of this satellite is Star Link-35956. A technical problem occurred when it was 418 km above the ground. It is rapidly falling towards the earth. And is there any danger with this superpower?
SpaceX started the Starlink project in 2015. A cluster of thousands of satellites built for internet services. Its main objective is to provide high speed internet across the world, especially to rural and remote areas. As part of that, a huge number of satellites are being sent into space. The organization's plan is to send up to 12,000 in the first phase. There are currently 9,357 planets in orbit. SpaceX will deploy 42,000 satellites in the long run.
How long is their lifespan
Starlink satellites have a lifespan of about 5 years. They are de-orbited on purpose if they become obsolete. Star Link-35956 is out of control. Starlink currently has 9,000+ satellites. 1-2 drops per day are common. They orbit close to Earth (in low Earth orbit).
Why it failed
It is suspected to be due to a problem in the propulsion system. It is said that it did not collide with any other object. But this is a rare occurrence. It is common for up to 3 percent of these satellites to fail, but StarLink-35956 has scattered fragments. That means it has released garbage into space.
Is it dangerous
SpaceX is causing great harm to the space environment with these debris. Scientists are saying the same thing. They warn that if these are deployed heavily in the future, the risk percentage is likely to increase.
Is there a threat to the ISS
There is no danger to the International Space Station (ISS). Because this satellite is at lower altitude than ISS. So these are less likely to collide.
Will they burn up completely
Yes, most will burn up in the atmosphere. The risk of falling to the ground is very low. In 2024, a piece of aluminum landed in Canada. They are generally safe.
It says the problem is being taken seriously. The accident is said to have occurred due to pressure build-up or propulsion failure. It says that some fragments have been ejected from the satellite and are moving slowly. It is said that the satellite fell down four kilometers at once. It has been revealed that it may enter the Earth's atmosphere and burn up within a week.
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