Second Starlink Debris Anomaly in 3 Months | KeepTrack X Report
A second Starlink satellite malfunction in just over three months has generated on-orbit debris, raising fresh questions about SpaceX's 10,151-strong working constellation.
Launch Date
April 25, 2024
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
NORAD ID
59594
International Designator
2024-078D
Decay Date
4/27/2024
Name
CZ-2F DEB
Alternative Name
CZ-2F sep motor cover
Type
Status
Owner
CALT
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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