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flag SpaceX lost contact with Starlink satellite 35956 due to an in-orbit anomaly on Dec. 18, 2025; it's tumbling and expected to burn up in weeks.

flag SpaceX lost contact with Starlink satellite 35956 on December 18, 2025, after an in-orbit anomaly at 418 km altitude, leaving it tumbling uncontrollably. flag The satellite remains largely intact but is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere and disintegrate within weeks. flag A small amount of debris resulted, with SpaceX, the U.S. Space Force, and NASA monitoring the situation. flag The cause of the anomaly was not disclosed, and no immediate risk to other satellites was reported.

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