西班牙Sat NG II号卫星受到疑似碎片造成的轨道上升损害,但仍使用备用系统运作。
SpainSat NG II sustained orbit-raising damage from suspected debris, but remains operational with backup systems.
根据Indra Group于2026年1月3日发布的披露,2025年10月23日发射的西班牙卫星NG II号卫星在50 000公里高度的轨道升空期间遭受了空间残块或微流星体撞击的疑似损害。
The SpainSat NG II satellite, launched October 23, 2025, sustained damage from a suspected space debris or micrometeoroid impact during orbit-raising at 50,000 km altitude, according to Indra Group’s January 3, 2026, disclosure.
该卫星仍在运行,安全的军事通信和北约通信不受西班牙卫星NG I和遗留系统冗余的影响。
The satellite remains operational, with secure military and NATO communications unaffected due to redundancy from SpainSat NG I and legacy systems.
技术小组正在评估潜在的推进力或控制系统损坏。
Technical teams are assessing potential propulsion or control system damage.
如有需要,计划替换西班牙卫星三号,确保任务延续到2040年。
A replacement, SpainSat NG III, is planned if needed, ensuring mission continuity through 2040.