Another Starlink satellite has inexplicably explodedtheverge.com 9 pointsc4205 months ago3 commentsSaveHideCopy link On HNComments−gmokki5moWhat options are there?1. Manufacturing defects in satellites. Either accidental or sabotage.2. Someone using them for target practice. With an energy beam or projectiles?Did both of the satellites happen to be over the same region of earth?−forgetbook5mo3. Collision w/ meteorite or other debris−ProAm5moMore LEO debris.... Good thing spacex only has 2 satellites in orbit currently. /s
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What options are there?
1. Manufacturing defects in satellites. Either accidental or sabotage.
2. Someone using them for target practice. With an energy beam or projectiles?
Did both of the satellites happen to be over the same region of earth?
3. Collision w/ meteorite or other debris
More LEO debris.... Good thing spacex only has 2 satellites in orbit currently. /s