Aeolus: A landmark re-entry attempt for satellite falling to Earth

The European Space Agency has said the Aeolus satellite will return to Earth during a first-of-its-kind assisted re-entry mission.

It begins on 24 July, when an initial set of manoeuvres will bring it from an altitude of 174 miles (280km) to 155 miles (250km).

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/aeolus-date-set-for-european-space-agency-satellite-to-fall-to-earth-in-landmark-re-entry-attempt-12923527

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