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Was that a meteor or a re-entry ? The final frontier for satellites when their mission ends

Was that a meteor or a re-entry ? The final frontier for satellites when their mission ends

Like humans, satellites have a lifespan. These machines orbiting high above Earth serve various critical purposes that range from monitoring weather systems and tracking greenhouse gases to studying the cosmos. But even the most advanced satellites reach a point when their electronics wear out, their fuel depletes, and their missions come to an end. When their time is up, what becomes of these tir ...[Read More]