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    When will the 'grandfather satellite' fall to Earth? Space debris to make 'uncontrolled' plunge

    by Tamara Davison Feb 21, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: ESA

    ERS-2, a vintage satellite launched in 1995, is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere today before landing in the ocean.

    Scientists are currently tracking the course of the decommissioned satellite, expecting most of it to burn up during re-entry.

    While the satellite will break up around 80km above Earth, there’s a chance that some of the satellite's fragments will

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