Watch the Space Station Fly Past

[Renton 21967]

2 hours ago, Monkeys Fist said:

A big, fuck—off satellite is falling to Earth this afternoon. 
 

“Where? How much will survive burn up? “

” Errr, not sure really, somewhere between 82° N and S, 

It's possible some more robust parts may withstand the intense heating generated during the high-speed dive, but the chances of these fragments hitting populated areas and causing damage are slim.

They could land almost anywhere in the world but with most of the Earth's surface covered by ocean, whatever debris survives to the surface is most likely to be lost at sea.

"And it's worth highlighting that none of the elements that might re-enter the atmosphere (and reach the surface) are radioactive or toxic” 

 

Champion. 
So that white-hot lump of metal hitting your face at thousands of feet per second won’t hurt because it’s not toxic or radioactive, 

 

2/10, must do better space lads. 

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68318273.amp
 

 

SInce when has a Trident nuclear missile not been radioactive or toxic?