Kongsberg NanoAvionics satellite damaged by unidentified object in space

Kongsberg NanoAvionics announced that one of its MP42 satellites was hit by a small object, likely space debris or a micrometeoroid, creating a quarter-inch hole in a solar panel. The damage was discovered through a selfie taken by the satellite, as telemetry data showed no issues. The last selfie before this month was taken in April 2023, leaving the impact date unclear. As satellite networks expand, efforts to track space debris are increasing. Newer satellites are designed to be more resilient and include features for controlled deorbiting to reduce debris risks.