The European Space Agency (ESA) is performing its first-ever assisted satellite reentry. After effectively finishing its objective and with fuel almost diminished, the wind-mapping satellite Aeolus is now on a descent towardsEarth Although Aeolus was built prior to existing end-of-life disposal policies, ESA is making every effort to follow modern finest practices by guiding the satellite towards an ocean reentry, decreasing any danger. (Artist’s principle of a satellite burning up throughout reentry.)
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