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So, after the more or less "safe" reentry of UARS some days ago there is another satellite on his way back to us.
It's german satellite ROSAT (RÖntgenSATellit, german for x-ray-satellite)
Because of big glass and ceramics parts it will survive the reentry and parts ~400 kg could reach the surface.
Heavens-above states the orbit with 258x264 km (~160 miles).
Twitter-account ROSAT Rentry says the same and states reentry for 23rd October (+- a few days)
Twitter: HERE
Heavens-Above: HERE
Wiki: HERE
Inclination of ROSAT is 53°, so northern Europe and big parts of Canada and Russia are safe.
So, second chance within a month to get hit by a satellite, estimated re-entry in 18 days.
It's german satellite ROSAT (RÖntgenSATellit, german for x-ray-satellite)
Because of big glass and ceramics parts it will survive the reentry and parts ~400 kg could reach the surface.
Heavens-above states the orbit with 258x264 km (~160 miles).
Twitter-account ROSAT Rentry says the same and states reentry for 23rd October (+- a few days)
Twitter: HERE
Heavens-Above: HERE
Wiki: HERE
Inclination of ROSAT is 53°, so northern Europe and big parts of Canada and Russia are safe.
So, second chance within a month to get hit by a satellite, estimated re-entry in 18 days.