Starlink Satellite Breaks Apart in Orbit After Reported Anomaly

A Starlink satellite has apparently come apart in space, according to a social media post from SpaceX. The incident happened on Sunday, when satellite 34343 experienced what the company called "an anomaly on-orbit" about 560 kilometers above Earth.

A representative for SpaceX did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The company said the breakup poses no danger to the International Space Station or upcoming space missions and that SpaceX will monitor the remains and "trackable debris." The company said in the post, "The SpaceX and Starlink teams are actively working to determine root cause and will rapidly implement any necessary corrective actions."

On Sunday, March 29, Starlink satellite 34343 experienced an anomaly on-orbit, resulting in loss of communications with the satellite at ~560 km above Earth.
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