"During the coast phase of this Starlink mission, a small liquid oxygen leak developed, which ultimately drove higher than expected vehicle body rates. As a result, following safe mission conops, the deorbit burn was not performed and the vehicle was successfully passivated on-orbit to remove sources of stored energy."
and another pertinent part:
"SpaceX is working closely with the government of Poland on recovery and cleanup efforts. There are no toxic materials present in the debris."
More here:
SpaceX state the reason for the second stage deorbit failure which resulted in debris landing in Poland
byu/Planatus666 inspace
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Body rates?
Is it the same as body count per unit of time?
Body rates?
Is it the same as body count per unit of time?
Good thing Musk is destroying the FAA or something like this might cause SpaceX to have to assess safety standards. /s
But whatabout the side fumbling of the dinglearm.