"Unprecedented Satellite Reentry: Essential Information for You"

The European Space Agency (ESA) is embarking on a first-of-its-kind mission to safely guide its Aeolus spacecraft back to Earth this week. Aeolus, which has been orbiting Earth since 2018, will undergo a series of maneuvers to lower its altitude before reentering Earth's atmosphere on Friday. The mission aims to pave the way for the safe return of other space-based equipment in the future. While around 80% of Aeolus is expected to be destroyed during reentry, the mission's success could help scientists develop methods for safely bringing other disused spacecraft back to Earth.