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📋 This Week in Orbit: 2026-09-13
This week in orbit saw a rich tapestry of scientific insights and celestial events. A significant development was Japan's Hayabusa2 achieving the first-ever laser ranging experiment with an asteroid, marking a milestone in space exploration.
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12 tracked objects are predicted to reenter Earth's atmosphere within the next 7 days.
Most will burn up, but the largest could potentially survive the descent. Reentry timing is tricky, with real uncertainties due to atmospheric variables.
Want the latest updates? Our satellite reentry tracker keeps you informed whenever you need it: https://orbitalradar.com/satellite-reentry-tracker