LOG_ID: 2026-01-02 // OBJECT: STARLINK-35956
SUBJECT: Orbital decay of Object 66629.
SUMMARY: Object is undergoing rapid, uncontrolled orbital decay following a significant propulsion anomaly recorded on December 17, 2025. Vantor WorldView-3 imagery confirms the structure is tumbling and intact.
FIG 1.0: VISUAL PHOTO (Vantor WorldView-3 imagery)
⚠ INCIDENT REPORT: CRITICAL FAILURE
Telemetry indicates a venting event occurred within the propulsion tank assembly at 418km. This resulted in a total loss of attitude control. The object is currently tumbling uncontrolled. Reentry will result in total incineration.
// SYSTEM TELEMETRY //
NORAD ID
66629
Current Altitude
~385 KM (VARIABLE)
Inclination
53.2°
Projection
REENTRY LATE JAN 2026
Drag coefficients have increased significantly due to the tumbling motion. Visual magnitude will vary during passes over Canberra due to rotation.
I'll try to film it tumbling on the 3rd January
