Aerospace Corp. Narrows Forecast For Tiangong-1 Re-entry

Credit: Re-entry overview graphic: Aerospace Corporation
LOS ANGELES—With its orbit decaying rapidly, China’s abandoned Tiangong-1 space station is on its way to an uncontrolled fiery re-entry within a few days of April 1, the California-based Aerospace Corporation predicts. “There’s always uncertainty, but our latest analysis suggests April 1, plus or...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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