Brutkey

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Hisdesat confirms that SpainSat NG II is not recoverable.

The space particle that collided with the satellite was estimated to be millimetric in size and weighed only a few grams, but the high speed particle impacted a vital area of the satellite.

The satellite was insured for $400 million.

The satellite is in a highly eccentric orbit and won’t interfere with other satellites.

A replacement SpainSat NG III satellite is planned.

https://www.indragroup.com/en/news/hisdesat-gives-the-go-ahead-to-the-launch-of-the-spainsat-ng-iii-satellite
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