SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched 20 satellites into space, but an oxygen leak caused a failure in the second stage. The company attempted to raise the satellites’ orbit using their ion thrusters, but the satellites are experiencing high atmospheric drag, which may cause them to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere. While SpaceX is working to save the satellites, they have confirmed that the re-entry poses no threat to other satellites or the public. Elon Musk has acknowledged the issue and confirmed attempts to raise the orbit despite the challenging conditions.
