SpaceX rocket accident leaves company's Starlink satellites in wrong orbit
5 months, 4 weeks ago

SpaceX rocket accident leaves company's Starlink satellites in wrong orbit

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The company said flight controllers managed to make contact with half of the satellites and attempted to boost them to a higher orbit using onboard ion thrusters. But with the low end of their orbit only 84 miles above Earth — less than half what was intended — “our maximum available thrust is unlikely to be enough to successfully raise the satellites,” the company said via X. SpaceX said the satellites will reenter the atmosphere and burn up. The tech entrepreneur who will lead the private flight, Jared Isaacman, said Friday that SpaceX's Falcon 9 has “an incredible track record" and as well as an emergency escape system.

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Elon Musk now controls two thirds of all active satellites
4 months ago

Elon Musk now controls two thirds of all active satellites

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk now controls nearly two thirds of all active satellites orbiting Earth …

SpaceX Falcon 9 may resume flights while FAA probe underway
4 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX Falcon 9 may resume flights while FAA probe underway

The Hindu  

The SpaceX Falcon 9 vehicle may return to flight operations while the overall investigation of the anomaly during a recent Starlink mission remains open, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday. On Wednesday, the FAA grounded the Falcon 9 after failing an attempt to land back on Earth during a routine Starlink mission, forcing the company's second grounding this …

FAA grounds SpaceX after rocket falls over in flames at landing
4 months, 1 week ago

FAA grounds SpaceX after rocket falls over in flames at landing

The Hindu  

SpaceX launches are on hold after a booster rocket toppled over in flames while landing on Wednesday. The Federal Aviation Administration grounded the company’s Falcon 9 rockets and ordered an investigation following the predawn accident off the Florida coast. The FAA said it must approve SpaceX’s accident findings and corrective action before the company can resume Falcon 9 launches. Besides …

FAA grounds SpaceX after rocket falls over in flames at landing
4 months, 1 week ago

FAA grounds SpaceX after rocket falls over in flames at landing

Associated Press  

SpaceX launches are on hold after a booster rocket toppled over in flames while landing Wednesday. The Federal Aviation Administration grounded the company’s Falcon 9 rockets and ordered an investigation following the predawn accident off the Florida coast. The FAA said it must approve SpaceX’s accident findings and corrective action before the company can resume Falcon 9 launches. Besides the …

SpaceX reveals why Falcon-9 failed and Starlinks crashed, submits report
5 months, 2 weeks ago

SpaceX reveals why Falcon-9 failed and Starlinks crashed, submits report

India Today  

Days after 20 Starlink satellites crashed as a Falcon-9 rocket deployed them in an unstable orbit, SpaceX has submitted a detailed mishap report to the Federal Aviation Administration. However, during the first burn of Falcon 9’s second stage engine, a liquid oxygen leak developed within the insulation around the upper stage engine. Despite the leak, the second stage engine continued …

SpaceX Rocket Meets Failure For The First Time In A Decade, Leaves Starlink Satellites In Low Orbit
5 months, 3 weeks ago

SpaceX Rocket Meets Failure For The First Time In A Decade, Leaves Starlink Satellites In Low Orbit

ABP News  

A SpaceX rocket has met its first failure in around a decade which left the Starlink satellites in a low orbit making them destined to fall through the atmosphere. SpaceX has made contact with 5 of the satellites so far and is attempting to have them raise orbit using their ion thrusters." The next tweet in the thread read, "The …

SpaceX rocket accident leaves the company's Starlink satellites in the wrong orbit
5 months, 3 weeks ago

SpaceX rocket accident leaves the company's Starlink satellites in the wrong orbit

NPR  

SpaceX rocket accident leaves the company's Starlink satellites in the wrong orbit toggle caption SpaceX/AP CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A SpaceX rocket has failed for the first time in nearly a decade, leaving the company’s internet satellites in an orbit so low that they're doomed to fall through the atmosphere and burn up. The company said flight controllers managed to …

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket experiences rare failure
5 months, 3 weeks ago

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket experiences rare failure

Hindustan Times  

SpaceX's highly reliable Falcon 9 rocket has experienced a rare failure that means the latest batch of the company's Starlink satellites won't make it into orbit, the company said Friday, as regulators opened an investigation. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is launched, carrying 23 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. May 6, 2024. The mishap …

SpaceX rocket accident leaves company’s Starlink satellites in wrong orbit
5 months, 4 weeks ago

SpaceX rocket accident leaves company’s Starlink satellites in wrong orbit

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A SpaceX rocket has failed for the first time in nearly a decade, leaving the company’s internet satellites in an orbit so low that they’re doomed to fall through the atmosphere and burn up. The company said flight controllers managed to make contact with half of the satellites and attempted to boost them to a higher …

20 newly launched Starlink satellites likely to crash, SpaceX races to save them
5 months, 4 weeks ago

20 newly launched Starlink satellites likely to crash, SpaceX races to save them

India Today  

In an unexpected turn of events, SpaceX encountered a significant challenge during its latest Starlink satellite deployment mission. The company reported that during the Falcon 9 launch on Thursday night, the rocket's second stage engine failed to complete its crucial second burn, resulting in the deployment of 20 Starlink satellites into a lower than intended orbit. The incident marks a …

20 Starlink satellites deployed in lower than intended orbit likely to crash
5 months, 4 weeks ago

20 Starlink satellites deployed in lower than intended orbit likely to crash

India TV News  

During its most recent Starlink satellite deployment mission, SpaceX faced an unexpected challenge. The Falcon 9 rocket's second-stage engine failed to complete its crucial second burn, causing 20 Starlink satellites to be deployed into a lower orbit than intended. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk mentioned on social media that the company is taking extraordinary measures to salvage the mission, including updating …

FAA says Elon Musk's Starlink satellites could KILL someone by 2035 - but SpaceX calls report 'preposterous, unjustified, and inaccurate'
1 year, 2 months ago

FAA says Elon Musk's Starlink satellites could KILL someone by 2035 - but SpaceX calls report 'preposterous, unjustified, and inaccurate'

Daily Mail  

A new Federal Aviation Administration report warns Elon Musk's Starlink satellites could kill or seriously injure someone by 2035. Musk's SpaceX is not taking the allegations lying down - the company's principal engineer called the analysis 'preposterous, unjustified and inaccurate' in a letter to the FAA and Congress. A new Federal Aviation Administration report warns Elon Musk's Starlink satellites could …

SpaceX smashes reusable rocket record as Elon Musk makes bold Starship claim
1 year, 5 months ago

SpaceX smashes reusable rocket record as Elon Musk makes bold Starship claim

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They are “mini” versions of the V2 Starlink satellites, which are set to launch aboard SpaceX’s giant …

SpaceX's massive rocket Starship explodes 4 minutes after liftoff
1 year, 8 months ago

SpaceX's massive rocket Starship explodes 4 minutes after liftoff

NPR  

SpaceX's massive rocket Starship explodes 4 minutes after liftoff Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick T. Fallon/Getty Images Patrick T. Fallon/Getty Images SpaceX's Starship rocket cleared its launch platform but failed to separate from its booster, exploding four minutes after liftoff during an inaugural test flight on Thursday. The uncrewed spacecraft, which SpaceX says could one day facilitate multi-planetary life, …

SpaceX calls off 1st launch attempt of giant new rocket
1 year, 8 months ago

SpaceX calls off 1st launch attempt of giant new rocket

The Independent  

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Watch: SpaceX has launched more Starlink internet satellites into orbit
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: SpaceX has launched more Starlink internet satellites into orbit

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch again as SpaceX launched more of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit …

SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 booster for a record-setting 13th flight TODAY
2 years, 6 months ago

SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 booster for a record-setting 13th flight TODAY

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 for its 13th flight on Friday, setting a new record for the most times one of its rockets have ventured off into space and returned safely back on Earth. Scroll down for videos Elon Musk ’s SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 for its 13th flight on Friday, setting a new record for the …

10th launch in 10 weeks: 48 SpaceX Starlink satellites to blast off today
2 years, 10 months ago

10th launch in 10 weeks: 48 SpaceX Starlink satellites to blast off today

India Today  

Elon Musk-led SpaceX is all set to conduct the 10th launch of the year as it blasts off 48 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit on Wednesday. WATCH LAUNCH LIVE HERE If all goes according to plans, this will be SpaceX's tenth launch in ten weeks pushing the company on the path of conducting one launch every week in 2022. …

SpaceX satellite explodes in geomagnetic storm in spectacular video footage
2 years, 10 months ago

SpaceX satellite explodes in geomagnetic storm in spectacular video footage

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Elon Musk’s private space company recently lost as many as 40 satellites this week, due to a …

Solar Storm Destroys 40 Out Of 49 SpaceX Satellites, Elon Musk Suffers Huge Loss
2 years, 10 months ago

Solar Storm Destroys 40 Out Of 49 SpaceX Satellites, Elon Musk Suffers Huge Loss

ABP News  

New Delhi: SpaceX confirmed that a solar storm occurred on Friday, causing the company a loss of 40 out of its recently launched 49 Starlink satellites. Elon Musk owned SpaceX confirmed that 80% of the satellites it launched last week are expected to burn instead of reaching orbit. The company released a statement following the incident which read, “unfortunately, the …

SpaceX satellites falling out of orbit after solar storm
2 years, 10 months ago

SpaceX satellites falling out of orbit after solar storm

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX’s newest fleet of satellites is tumbling out of orbit after being struck by a solar storm. SpaceX said a geomagnetic storm last Friday made the atmosphere denser, which increased the drag on the Starlink satellites, effectively dooming them. SpaceX still has close to 2,000 Starlink satellites orbiting Earth and providing internet service to remote corners …

SpaceX satellites falling out of orbit after solar storm
2 years, 11 months ago

SpaceX satellites falling out of orbit after solar storm

The Hindu  

Spacex’s newest fleet of satellites is tumbling out of orbit after being struck by a solar storm. SpaceX said a geomagnetic storm last Friday made the atmosphere denser, which increased the drag on the Starlink satellites, effectively dooming them. SpaceX still has close to 2,000 Starlink satellites orbiting Earth and providing internet service to remote corners of the world. Since …

Elon Musk now controls more than a third of all active satellites as SpaceX breaks rocket launch record
3 years, 1 month ago

Elon Musk now controls more than a third of all active satellites as SpaceX breaks rocket launch record

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The latest SpaceX launch of Starlink internet satellites into orbit has broken the …

SpaceX’s Starlink satellites near-misses with other spacecraft are getting ‘out of control’, experts say
3 years, 4 months ago

SpaceX’s Starlink satellites near-misses with other spacecraft are getting ‘out of control’, experts say

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy SpaceX’s Starlink satellites are responsible for over half of all near-collisions in space, …

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites
3 years, 9 months ago

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites

CNN  

CNN — The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched Sunday morning, sending 60 Starlink satellites into orbit. “Falcon 9’s first stage has landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, completing the ninth flight of that booster,” SpaceX tweeted. It is described by SpaceX as the “first orbital class rocket capable of reflight.” The 60 Starlink satellites were …

SpaceX launches its first batch of 60 Starlink satellites for the new year
3 years, 11 months ago

SpaceX launches its first batch of 60 Starlink satellites for the new year

Firstpost  

The landing was crucial as the winds in the landing zone where the recovery ship was stationed exceeded the safety window. The first batch of Starlink satellites of this year was launched to orbit on 20 January 2021. A Falcon 9 rocket carried the seventeenth batch of satellites at 6.32 pm IST from Complex 39 at Kennedy Space Center, Florida …

SpaceX successfully deploys 60 starlink satellites, watch videos
5 years ago

SpaceX successfully deploys 60 starlink satellites, watch videos

India TV News  

Science and Technology giant SpaceX achieved a rare-feet on late Monday when it launched 60 mini internet satellites, this time testing a dark coating to appease stargazers. As the first-stage booster flew to a vertical landing on an ocean platform, the Starlink satellites continued hurtling toward orbit to join 120 similar spacecraft launched last year. His Starlink fleet now numbering …

SpaceX launches 60 more Starlink satellites into orbit; recovers Falcon 9 rocket
5 years, 1 month ago

SpaceX launches 60 more Starlink satellites into orbit; recovers Falcon 9 rocket

Firstpost  

After deploying the satellites into the orbit, the Falcon 9 booster was successfully recovered. SpaceX successfully launched a fresh batch of Starlink satellites and deployed them into their intended target orbit. After successfully deploying the satellites into the orbit, the booster was recovered using controlled landing on the ‘Of Course I Still Love You’ drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. …

ESA satellite re-routed in orbit to avoid collision with SpaceX's Starlink constellation
5 years, 4 months ago

ESA satellite re-routed in orbit to avoid collision with SpaceX's Starlink constellation

Firstpost  

SpaceX cited a bug in its satellite’s OS prevented it from seeing the collision risk with ESA’s Aeolus satellite. “@ESA ’s #Aeolus Earth observation satellite fired its thrusters, moving it off a collision course with a @SpaceX satellite in their #Starlink constellation,” ESA’s official Twitter account said. For the first time ever, ESA has performed a 'collision avoidance manoeuvre' to …

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