👉🚨 Old NASA Satellite Set to Re-Enter Earth’s Atmosphere An old NASA satellite weighing about 600 kilograms (over 1,300 pounds) is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere on Tuesday evening. The spacecraft was part of NASA’s Van Allen Probes mission, launched in 2012 to study the powerful radiation belts that surround our planet. As the satellite falls back toward Earth, most of it is expected to burn up in the atmosphere due to the intense heat created during re-entry. However, scientists say there is a small possibility that a few fragments could survive and reach the ground. According to NASA, the chance of anyone being harmed is extremely small—about 1 in 4,200. During its years in space, the mission provided valuable information about Earth’s magnetic environment and radiation belts, helping scientists understand how our planet is protected from dangerous cosmic radiation and space weather. 🌍 Even though the satellite’s mission is ending, the data it collected continues to help researchers study how Earth’s magnetic shield protects life on our planet.