Copernicus Sentinel-1A satellite hit by space particle
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 09:01
in Astronomy & Space
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.