After 14 years in space, NASA satellite returns to Earth

Launched in 2012, Van Allen Probe A returns to Earth's atmosphere this Tuesday. Some fragments are expected to survive re-entry, but the risk of hitting someone is 1 in 4,200.

10 Mar, 23:43 — 10 Mar, 23:43

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Após 14 anos no espaço, satélite da NASA volta à Terra

Lançado em 2012, Van Allen Probe A volta à atmosfera terrestre esta terça-feira. Alguns fragmentos devem sobreviver à reentrada, mas o risco de atingir alguém é de 1 em 4.200.

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