Decommissioned ERS-2 Satellite to Re-enter Earth's Atmosphere
The defunct Heritage ERS-2 satellite, no longer operational, is anticipated to start its uncontrollable descent towards Earth, with potential debris impact.
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Space satellite returns to Earth’s atmosphere after almost 30 years • Belfast Telegraph
Out-of-control ERS-2 satellite falls to Earth • The Independent
Satellite hurtling towards Earth after nearly 30 years in orbit • Belfast Telegraph
Satellite hurtling towards Earth after nearly 30 years in orbit • The Independent
How big is the dead European satellite hurtling towards Earth? • firstpost.com
Out-of-control ERS-2 satellite falls to Earth • The Independent
Satellite due to fall to Earth after nearly 30 years in space • Independent.ie
Satellite due to fall to Earth after nearly 30 years in space • The Independent
Satellite due to fall to Earth after nearly 30 years in space • Belfast Telegraph
European satellite to crash back to earth • CTV News
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USA Today
• Janet Loehrke
The Heritage ERS-2 is a dead satellite that will crash back to Earth this month.
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