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fromTheregister
2 months ago

Solar activity brings spacecraft back to Earth years early

NASA's Van Allen Probe A re-entered Earth's atmosphere eight years earlier than expected due to an unusually active solar cycle causing greater atmospheric drag than predicted.
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fromtime.com
1 year ago

What to Know About The Soviet-Era Venus Spacecraft Plunging Back to Earth

Kosmos 482, an abandoned Soviet spacecraft, is set to re-enter Earth's atmosphere, posing a risk to populated areas.
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