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SpaceX Starlink satellite explodes

Gail P Sherman
Dec 19, 2025
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A Starlink satellite has exploded, and the remains are falling to Earth. According to a statement on the Starlink X-Twitter account:

On December 17, Starlink experienced an anomaly on satellite 35956, resulting in loss of communications with the vehicle at 418 km. The anomaly led to venting of the propulsion tank, a rapid decay in semi-major axis by abou…

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