NASA satellite expected to hit earth around 24th September

NEWS / 26 September 2011

A NASA satellite has fallen out of orbit and is expected to hit earth around 24th September. Amy Bennett (5th Year) explains why this is happening.

Space satelliteA NASA satellite has fallen out of orbit and is expected to hit earth around 24th September. The satellite has been decommissioned since 2004 because it ran out of fuel. The satellite will be visible from Ireland and there is said to be a one in 3200 risk to public safety. The satellite was launched 20 years ago.

Amy Bennett (5th Year)

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