We had crazy space weather around the time when the satellite had issues with it's solar panels.
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g4-severe...9-jan-2026
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g4-severe...9-jan-2026
So yeah, I don't know, seem logical to have things go into safe mode around that time.
Quote:The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Space Weather Office is closely monitoring a notable space weather event, first detected 18:09 UTC on Sunday, 18 January 2026. We are collecting detailed information from our expert service centres.
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g4-severe...9-jan-2026
Quote:G4 Levels were first reached at 2:38pm EST (1938 UTC) on 19 January, 2026 upon CME shock arrival. CME passage is expected to continue through the evening with G4 levels remaining possible.
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g4-severe...9-jan-2026
So yeah, I don't know, seem logical to have things go into safe mode around that time.