Tag Archives: Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS)

Search the sky for UARS

Posted on September 21, 2011 by emackey
A UARS button appears on Satellite AR

If you’re concerned that your tin foil hat isn’t robust enough to protect you from falling space debris during the de-orbit of the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) this Friday, fear not, there’s only a 1-in-20 trillion risk that a … Continue reading →

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Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) video

Posted on September 21, 2011 by sclaypoole
Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) video

NASA now predicts its Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) will deorbit Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, United States time. Most of the spacecraft–the size of a school bus (5.7 metric tons)–will burn up in the atmosphere, although 26 pieces are expected … Continue reading →

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