Article 6D80K Satellite's Solar Panel Glitch Disrupts Alaskan Broadband Plans

Satellite's Solar Panel Glitch Disrupts Alaskan Broadband Plans

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A satellite in geostationary orbit ran into some trouble when the device meant to position its solar arrays towards the Sun malfunctioned, preventing it from being fully charged. As a result, the internet satellite will not be able to fulfill its primary goal of providing continuous connectivity to Alaska.

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