How the Sun Destroyed up to 40 SpaceX Satellites With a Geomagnetic Storm
http://www.newsweek.com/spacex-starlink-satellites-destroy-deorbit-geomagnetic-storm-lost-elon-musk-1677570
SpaceX could be set to lose as many as 40 of its internet-beaming Starlink satellites after a burst of solar activity caused them to fall out of orbit.
The rocket company, owned by Elon Musk, has launched over 1,500 of its Starlink satellites into orbit over the past several months with plans for thousands more on the way.
How the Sun Destroyed up to 40 SpaceX Satellites With a Geomagnetic Storm
Feb 9, 2022, 5:41pm UTC
http://www.newsweek.com/spacex-starlink-satellites-destroy-deorbit-geomagnetic-storm-lost-elon-musk-1677570
> SpaceX could be set to lose as many as 40 of its internet-beaming Starlink satellites after a burst of solar activity caused them to fall out of orbit.
> The rocket company, owned by Elon Musk, has launched over 1,500 of its Starlink satellites into orbit over the past several months with plans for thousands more on the way.