"ESA Ensures Safe Reentry for Aeolus Satellite"

The European Space Agency (ESA) is attempting an assisted reentry for its Aeolus wind satellite, which has exceeded its planned life in orbit. The satellite's fuel is almost spent, and its descent is accelerating. ESA's mission control will use the remaining fuel to steer Aeolus during its return to Earth, aiming for a stretch of ocean far away from land. If successful, this assisted reentry will set a new standard for space safety and sustainability, addressing the increasing amount of space traffic and the problem of space debris.