I fail to understand why you believe your comparison to be the least bit valid?
The ARISS press release was time critical due to the fact that a school full of people were literally standing by to receive a call from the ISS that failed to take place. In addition, ARISS has additional scheduled events that may need to be re-scheduled due to the failure. Making some sort of statement quickly was necessary.
There was never an equivalent need to rush an announcement about the status of Fox 1E. I know many revel in conspiracy theories, but it’s pretty tough to “hide” a non-functional satellite from the community that helped launch it. Either this satellite will be recovered completely, partially, or it will eventually be declared dead.
(There’s even some precedence for life after death when it comes to our satellites…)
While the Engineering team continues attempts at recovery, I’m certain we will get periodic updates from them, but I’m equally certain there isn’t an accepted norm for how often or how quickly these should be made.
Jeff, KE9V