Van Allen Probe A: 1300-Pound NASA Probe Returns to Earth
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Van Allen Probe A: A Thirteen-Hundred-Pound NASA Probe Returns to Earth After Nearly Fourteen Years in Space
This podcast episode discusses the upcoming re-entry of the Van Allen Probe A, a NASA probe launched in 2012 to study Earths Van Allen radiation belts. Despite its intended two-year mission, the probe lasted almost seven years, setting records for time spent in the harsh environment. The probe is expected to burn up in the atmosphere around 7:45 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday, with a twenty-four-hour window of uncertainty. Although there is a small chance of someone getting hurt from surviving parts, NASA emphasizes the low risk compared to everyday hazards. The probes twin, Probe B, is expected to hold out until the 2030s, providing scientists with more time to learn from its distant orbit.
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