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Re:Starlink lost 40 satellites to a geomagnetic storm by dghlsakjg on Tuesday February 08, 2022 @11:04PM (#30268666)
I wonder if there was additional unannounced payload. SpaceX frequently seems to launch spy satellites. It may be that other cargo timing took a higher priority…

Also curious if atmospheric warming is a predictable side effect of one of these storms or if we’re just learning about it.

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Re:Starlink lost 40 satellites to a geomagnetic storm by Rebelgecko on Wednesday February 09, 2022 @02:48AM (#30270064)
Space weather is much-studied but not always predictable (although I think particular situation wasn't too surprising).
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