FARRAH

A decommissioned American Cold War-era reconnaissance satellite, reportedly nicknamed after actress Farrah Fawcett, has broken apart in orbit, producing debris that could pose a collision risk to other spacecraft. The break-up adds to growing concern about space junk in crowded orbits and the legacy of decades-old military satellites still circling Earth.

A new report examines URSALA, RAQUEL and FARRAH, classified satellites launched in 2025 whose missions remain undisclosed. The article details what can be inferred about the spacecraft and their purposes, drawing attention from readers curious about covert space programs and the secrecy surrounding American satellite launches.