Large European satellite is about to fall to Earth – Esa cannot intervene.. As of: February 15, 2024, 11:59 a.m By: Tanja Banner CommentsPressSplit A satellite orbits the earth.

ERS-2, an Earth observation satellite launched into orbit in April 1995, has long been facing its inevitable crash. The satellite is expected to crash to Earth around mid-February 2024 - in contrast to the “Aeolus’ crash, without any control by ESA.