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SpaceX Investigates Starlink 34343 Anomaly; No ISS Threat

3/31/2026

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SpaceX's Starlink satellite 34343 experienced an anomaly on March 29, 2026, causing loss of communications.
LeoLabs detected debris near Starlink 34343, but SpaceX and LeoLabs said there is no threat to the International Space Station or Artemis II.
The incident followed a December event involving another Starlink satellite.
SpaceX will investigate the cause and implement corrective actions.
However, a Falcon 9 launched 29 Starlink satellites shortly after.

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SpaceX's Starlink satellite 34343 experienced an anomaly on March 29, 2026, causing loss of communications.
LeoLabs detected debris near Starlink 34343, but SpaceX and LeoLabs said there is no threat to the International Space Station or Artemis II.
The incident followed a December event involving another Starlink satellite.
SpaceX will investigate the cause and implement corrective actions.
However, a Falcon 9 launched 29 Starlink satellites shortly after.