Starlink Satellite 35956 Suffers Anomaly and Will Reenter Atmosphere — SpaceX Monitors Safety
On December 17, 2025, Starlink satellite 35956 experienced an anomaly that caused a loss of communications at about 418 km altitude and triggered venting from its propulsion tank, altering its orbit and resulting in the release of a small number of trackable debris objects. The satellite is now tumbling and is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere within weeks, with no risk to the International Space Station. SpaceX is working with the U.S. Space Force and NASA to monitor the object and is deploying software updates across its fleet to help prevent similar issues.
