Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Copernicus Sentinel-1A satellite hit by space particle

31-08-2016 04:00 PM CEST


ESA engineers have discovered that a solar panel on the Copernicus Sentinel-1A satellite was hit by a millimetre-size particle in orbit on 23 August. Thanks to onboard cameras, ground controllers were able to identify the affected area. So far, there has been no effect on the satellite's routine operations.

 

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