"Uncontrolled European Satellite Set for Fiery Reentry on Wednesday"

The European Remote Sensing 2 satellite, launched nearly three decades ago, is set to make an uncontrolled re-entry into Earth's atmosphere this week due to the draining of its propellant tanks more than a decade ago. The European Space Agency is transparent about the situation and provides daily tracking updates, estimating the re-entry to occur on Wednesday, February 21. While there is a small chance of debris reaching the surface, the risk to humans is low, and the agency's transparency reflects its commitment to space sustainability and reducing orbital debris.