9/9/2026
The Chart Room · space

2 satellites just burned up in Earth's atmosphere — and scientists were watching from a private jet. Here's why

Filed by Dana Graviton
2 satellites just burned up in Earth's atmosphere — and scientists were watching from a private jet. Here's why
A team of researchers just chased a pair of reentering satellites in a private jet to learn about the pollution caused by space debris burning up in Earth's atmosphere.
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2 satellites just burned up in Earth's atmosphere — and scientists were watching from a private jet. Here's why — The Chart Room