Spaceway 1: directv rushes to dispose of satellite that might explode

[Stevenvc19]

Just read this article.
I wanted to share this with you all:

DirecTV rushes to dispose of satellite that might explode

A DirecTV satellite at risk of exploding will make an emergency maneuver to push itself into a deserted area of space known as "graveyard" orbit, according to public filings. The hope is that the satellite won't burst in its operational orbit, where the debris could put other expensive...

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[Channel Hopper]

I thought it had been mentioned a day ago (Ross), unless another one is about to go nova.

 

[Analoguesat]

Yup I posted the info here

Spaceway 1 retired (139w)

DirecTV are concerend that Spaceway 1 could blow up due to faulty batteries! https://spacenews.com/directv-fears-explosion-risk-from-satellite-with-damaged-battery/ https://fcc.report/IBFS/SAT-STA-20200119-00011/2171055

www.satellites.co.uk