For many satellites the biggest cross sectional area are solar panels. So the most likely part of a satellite impacts by debris will be there. In terms of prob

For many satellites the biggest cross sectional area are solar panels. So the most likely part of a satellite impacts by debris will be there. In terms of probability with debris impacts on satellites the common effect is a slight drop in power output from the solar panels [0]. Keep in mind stuff in orbit is pummeled by micrometeoroids pretty regularly. These are literally dust size grains of material in orbit. They face pretty constant abrasion yet remain fully functional. [0] https://www.space.com/20925-space-station-bullet-hole-photo.html https://www.space.com/20925-space-station-bullet-hole-photo....