By Steve Spaleta | August 31, 2016 11:38am ET
The European Space Agency”s Copernicus Sentinel-1A satellite was struck a millimetre-sized particle on Aug. 23, 2016. The solar array was damaged but there was only minimal power loss. It also experienced a slight change in orientation as a result.
credit : Space.com / animation & imagery: ESA / Edited by @SteveSpaleta
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