Cluster reentry explained: world’s first targeted reentry
The first of four satellites that make up ESA’s Cluster mission is coming safely back down to Earth, marking a brilliant end to this remarkable mission.
The satellite’s orbit was tweaked back in January to target a region as far as possible from populated regions. This ensures that any spacecraft parts that survive the reentry will fall over open ocean.
During 24 years in space, Cluster has sent back precious data on how the Sun interacts with Earth’s magnetic field, helping us better understand and forecast potentially dangerous space weather.
With this first ever targeted reentry, Cluster goes down in history for a different reason, taking ESA well beyond international space safety standards and helping ensure the long-term sustainability of space activities.
Credits: ESA – European Space Agency
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Cluster Mission
02:17 How do we deorbit a satellite?
05:05 Why does Cluster’s reentry matter so much?
06:15 Conclusion
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Interesting that the narration is by a bot voice with an accent from the north of the UK, but an accent that can’t be exactly placed.
Great video…👍
Thank you for your mission Salsa! Interesting explanation, thanks ESA!!! 💙💙
Will you study the effects on the ionosphere during these four reentries, using radar perhaps?
Great production and narration, thank you!
But isn't every manned reentry a targeted reentry? I don't understand how this is the first….
"Cluster's Last Dance"…. I see what you did there
I'm glad to hear somebody cares about leaving a bunch of trash in low earth orbit ! Way to go ESA !
it’s sad to see one of the greatest satellites of all time ago
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Iyo kalawakan ????
Iyo planeta iyo ito creation ???
What goes up, must come down! Go for it NASA!