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Brand New SpaceX Satellite Falls to Its Death

By Liam Hoffmann
Published in SpaceX
April 09, 2023
1 min read
Brand New SpaceX Satellite Falls to Its Death

SpaceX has experienced a major setback in its quest for global internet coverage, as its Starlink satellite failed to reach its intended orbit and fell back to Earth. The brand new satellite failed to carry out a planned thruster firing, causing it to lose control and ultimately tumble out of orbit. This is not the first time that SpaceX has experienced problems with its satellite launches, as the company continues to refine its technology and improve its launch procedures. However, this latest failure is a significant blow to the company’s ambitions, as it seeks to provide high-speed broadband access to rural and remote areas around the world. With dozens of satellites still to be launched in the coming months, SpaceX will need to work quickly to address the problems and ensure that its Starlink network can deliver reliable and affordable internet access to millions of people in need. Despite this setback, the company’s founder and CEO, Elon Musk, remains optimistic about the future of space exploration and remains committed to finding new ways to bring the benefits of space technology to people on Earth.


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