Article 6CWWX Defunct Wind Satellite Set for Unprecedented 'Assisted' Reentry

Defunct Wind Satellite Set for Unprecedented 'Assisted' Reentry

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A mighty wind satellite has been losing altitude at a steady pace of nearly one mile per day, falling towards the surface of Earth. The European Space Agency (ESA) will attempt to guide the satellite on its way down to minimize risk of damage as its pieces hit the ground.

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