ERS-2 satellite re-entered Earth's atmosphere unexpectedly on 21 Feb, providing valuable data on spacecraft behavior during atmospheric reentry.

ESA's ERS-2 satellite re-entered Earth's atmosphere earlier than expected on 21 Feb, providing valuable data for understanding spacecraft behavior during atmospheric reentry. The satellite broke apart over the North Pacific Ocean, with images captured by the German Fraunhofer Institute. Data from this event will aid scientists in predicting the behavior of future veteran satellites re-entering the atmosphere.

February 27, 2024
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