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space-debris
Mail Online
2 months ago
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Dead rhino-sized European satellite CRASHES back to Earth

Decommissioned ERS-2 satellite reentered Earth's atmosphere
Satellite's uncertain reentry and lack of confirmation until afternoon [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
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Out-of-control satellite the size of a rhino will crash to Earth TODAY

The annual risk of a human being injured by space debris is extremely low, at 1 in 100 billion.
ESA's ERS-2 satellite, launched in 1995, is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean without posing any danger. [ more ]
Mail Online
3 months ago
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European satellite weighing 5,000lbs will crash to Earth this month

ERS-2, a satellite launched by the European Space Agency in 1995, is set to crash back down to Earth this month.
The exact time and location of the satellite's reentry are unknown, but experts predict it will likely fall into the ocean.
The risk of being injured by space debris is less than 1 in 100 billion. [ more ]
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Mail Online
3 months ago
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SpaceX's first all-European crew splashes down after weeks in orbit

The crew of Axiom Space's Ax-3 mission successfully splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean after a three-week journey to the ISS.
The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule with the four astronauts reached speeds of 17,500 miles per hour and experienced temperatures of up to 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit during reentry. [ more ]
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