NASA's Van Allen Probe A Re-entering Earth's Atmosphere After 14 Years in Space

Washington D.C. After nearly 14 years since its launch, NASA's Van Allen Probe A, weighing 600 kilograms, is set to re-enter Earth's atmosphere. According to the US Space Force launch schedule, the spacecraft is expected to fall back to Earth on Wednesday morning.

However, NASA has clarified that there is an uncertainty of up to 24 hours in the exact timing. Launched in 2012, most parts of this satellite will burn up due to friction as it enters the atmosphere at high speed, but some robust components may remain.