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ESA's DRACO Satellite Reentry Study
Only 236 days left until ESA's DRACO Satellite Reentry Study
Starts on Friday, January 1, 2027
Why It Matters: Understanding satellite disintegration during reentry is crucial for mitigating space debris and designing safer satellites that completely burn up, reducing the risk to populated areas.
Event Details: - Launch Date: 2027
- Organization: European Space Agency (ESA)
- Objective: Study satellite break-up during reentry
FAQ: What is the purpose of DRACO? To study satellite reentry. What will it measure? Temperatures and forces.
- Launch Date: 2027
- Organization: European Space Agency (ESA)
- Objective: Study satellite break-up during reentry