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Defunct NASA Van Allen probe a reenters over Pacific near Galapagos

NASA’s defunct Van Allen Probe A burned up over the eastern Pacific Ocean on March 11, 2026, splashing down west of the Galapagos Islands years ahead of schedule. The 1,323-pound spacecraft, which ...

Defunct NASA satellite to crash back to Earth, with a small risk of falling debris

The satellite, launched 14 years ago, will make an uncontrolled re-entry Tuesday evening. NASA puts the risk of harm to anyone on Earth at "approximately 1 in 4,200." ...