LA PLATA, Maryland — Micro-GEO satellite builder Astranis Space Technologies’ new UtilitySat satellite appears stalled in a transfer orbit following its December 29 launch and may not be able to climb to its intended geostationary-orbit position, according to industry officials and CelesTrak data.
UtilitySat was launched with three other Astranis satellites aboard a dedicated SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The three other satellites — two for in-flight-connectivity provider Anuvu and one for Peru — appear to be raising their orbits as planned, according to CelesTrak . . .
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