NASA's Van Allen Probe A re-enters Earth's atmosphere earlier than expected

A NASA spacecraft, identified as the Van Allen Probe A, weighing 1,300lb, re-entered Earth's atmosphere earlier than planned. Much of the probe was expected to burn up, with NASA assessing a low risk of surviving components striking people.

12 Mar, 11:23 — 12 Mar, 11:23

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Nasa spacecraft weighing 1,300lb re-enters Earth's atmosphere

Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a "low" risk of people being struck by surviving components.

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