Van Allen Probe A: NASA Satellite’s Fiery Return as Solar Maximum Accelerates Re-entry
In a dramatic conclusion to a mission that redefined our understanding of the space surrounding our planet, a 1,323-pound NASA satellite is expected to plunge through Earth’s atmosphere tonight. The Van Allen Probe A, which spent years navigating the treacherous radiation belts encircling Earth, has become the latest victim of an unexpectedly fierce solar cycle…
