Cluster’s final reentry strengthens data for safer, more sustainable satellite design

September 2, 2026 · 8:00 pm 1 sources

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• Cluster's final reentry strengthens data for safer, more sustainable satellite design
  Phys.org · September 2, 2026 20:00
  The Cluster mission danced its final dance as Tango reentered the atmosphere Sept. 1 at 11:30:31 p.m. CEST. The end of the Cluster mission in 2024 marked the start of the reentry data-collection campaign. After four targeted reentries, this is now a proven method of safe end-of-life disposal. It…