Mysterious Satellite Solar Array Malfunctions Solved
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Space Systems/Loral, a manufacturer of space-grade solar panels for use in satellites and spacecraft based in Palo Alto, recently revealed the answer to an eight-year-old mystery concerning malfunctions in several satellites outfitted with their solar arrays. The satellites known as Telstar 14, Telstar 14R and Intelsat 19 all experienced solar array failures when attempting to deploy their solar panels after reaching orbit.
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