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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
OMG science

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 ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
OMG science

Watch out, a dead satellite is falling back to Earth

Space junk from ERS-2 satellite reentering Earth's atmosphere, with small chance of impact on ground
Satellite debris expected to burn up in atmosphere with only small fragments reaching Earth [ more ]
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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 ]
Futurism
1 day ago
Science

Giant Piece of Space Junk Crashes Down on Farm of Canadian, Who Intends to Sell It and Spend Money on Hockey Rink

Space debris can cause real harm on Earth, as seen in recent incidents. [ more ]
Futurism
2 weeks ago
Science

Japanese Spacecraft Chases Down Derelict Rocket

Astroscale launched a satellite to rendezvous with rocket debris in space, aiming to explore the removal of space junk.
Space debris poses risks like collisions causing disruptions to communications and triggering the Kessler Syndrome.
Efforts like Astroscale's mission are crucial to prevent potential space disasters and ensure safe space operations. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
Science

NASA's 'Armageddon' mission backfired, creating a cloud of space trash

The DART craft collision with asteroid Dimorphos resulted in 37 new space boulders shooting towards Mars.
NASA's successful redirection of an asteroid proved effective but led to unintended consequences, highlighting risks of potential collisions with Earth. [ more ]
Futurism
3 weeks ago
OMG science

China Repairs Space Station Damaged by Debris Strike

China successfully conducts spacewalk to repair solar array damaged by debris, highlighting the importance of manned spacecraft for addressing orbital problems. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
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Falling space debris: How high is the risk I'll get hit? DW 03/08/2024

Authorities warn of space debris reentry over Germany on March 8-9, 2024, with limited details.
Space debris, like ISS battery pack, reenter Earth uncontrolled, posing low risk of casualties but uncertain landing locations. [ more ]
Inverse
2 months ago
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Behold the Strange Beauty of A Tangled Nebula

The Spaghetti Nebula is debris from a cosmic explosion, visible 40,000 years ago.
The filaments are made of hydrogen and oxygen, remnants of a massive star's explosion. [ more ]
Inverse
3 months ago
OMG science

What Went Wrong With Astrobotic's Moon Lander? And What Happens Next?

Gene Roddenberry's ashes and other items were supposed to land on the Moon but are now set to burn up in Earth's atmosphere.
The Peregrine One lander is headed back to Earth to prevent it from becoming space debris and posing a safety risk. [ more ]
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