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Re:Starlink lost 40 satellites to a geomagnetic storm by lsaferite on Tuesday February 08, 2022 @11:49PM (#30268966)
> Preliminary analysis show the increased drag at the low altitudes prevented the satellites from leaving safe-mode to begin orbit raising maneuvers

The increased drag was caused by the storm.

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