Defunct USA 32 satellite broke apart about 480 miles above Earth
Live Science reports that the satellite, also called Farrah III, launched in 1988 and broke apart without warning on September 13.
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Live Science reports that the defunct USA 32 satellite broke apart on September 13, about 480 miles above Earth. When the outlet shared the report on September 28, it said experts were still unsure what caused the breakup, how many pieces it produced or how the debris might affect nearby spacecraft.
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