On February 20th the uncontrolled return of the Ers-2 satellite - Space and Astronomy. "The uncertainty in this forecast is just over two days", explain ESA technicians.
Launched into orbit in 1995 and in operation for 16 years. According to simulations, 80 kilometers from the Earth's surface it should break into fragments, most of which will burn in the atmosphere. None of them will contain toxic or radioactive substances. Reproduction reserved © Copyright ANSA. (HANDLE)