[2024-02-26] ESA satellite returns to Earth
European Space Agency, ESA
ESA satellite returns to Earth
Monday, February 26, 2024
#ESA, #ERS, #Satellite
Mission complete. ESA’s second European Remote Sensing (ERS-2) satellite has reentered Earth’s atmosphere over the North Pacific Ocean. The satellite returned at 18:17 CET (17:17 UTC) between Alaska and Hawaii.
ERS-2 was launched almost 30 years ago, on 21 April 1995. Together with ERS-1, it provided invaluable long-term data on Earth’s land surfaces, ocean temperatures, ozone layer, and polar ice extent that revolutionised our understanding of the Earth system.
ERS-2’s reentry was ‘natural’. ESA used the last of its fuel, emptied its batteries, and lowered the satellite from its altitude of 785 km to 573 km. This reduced the risk of collision with other satellites and space debris. As a result, it was not possible to control ERS-2 at any point during its reentry and the only force driving its descent was unpredictable atmospheric drag.
As well as leaving a remarkable legacy of data that continues to advance science, this outstanding mission set the stage for many of today’s satellites and ESA’s position at the forefront of Earth observation.
The ERS-2 reentry is part of ESA's wider efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability of space activities. These include ESA's Clean Space initiative which promotes the development of new technologies for more sustainable space missions in collaboration with the wider European space community, as well as the Zero Debris Approach, which will even further reduce the debris left in both Earth and lunar orbits by future missions.
Credits: ESA - European Space Agency
★ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/ESAsubscribe and click twice on the bell button to receive our notifications.
Check out our full video catalog: http://bit.ly/SpaceInVideos
Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/ESAonTwitter
On Facebook: http://bit.ly/ESAonFacebook
On Instagram: http://bit.ly/ESAonInstagram
On LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ESAonLinkedIn
On Pinterest: https://bit.ly/ESAonPinterest
On Flickr: http://bit.ly/ESAonFlickr
We are Europe's gateway to space. Our mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Check out https://www.esa.int/ to get up to speed on everything space-related.
Copyright information about our videos is available here: https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Te...
#ESA, #ERS-2, #Satellite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHvRWdsKI0k
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
My Affiliate pages and products:
Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/ninjaman1994/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ninjaman1994
My Referral URL Rumble Link
https://rumble.com/register/ninjaman1994/
My YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@iem2011ee616
My Odysee Channel - Promoting Various Products Online & Side Hustle Ideas, ETC.
https://odysee.com/@ninjaman1994:8
My Click-A-Snap Account
https://www.clickasnap.com/jiraiya1988
* Word Search Puzzles For Everyone Over 350+ Cities and Towns in Alabama
https://amzn.to/3I7zpOb
* Sudoku Puzzles for Everyone: June 2022
https://amzn.to/3hPsjDs
* 2022 Word Search Puzzles for All Ages Paperback - May 2022
https://amzn.to/3WsmEC9
* iMax IPTV
https://imaxiptv.com/billing/aff.php?aff=44
-
58:45
The Dan Bongino Show
4 hours agoYes! This Is How We Fight Back (Ep. 2273) - 06/18/2024
376K1.35K -
1:45:18
Steven Crowder
5 hours ago🔴 Magical Mystery Faith Healing with Tumor Toucher Cori Bush
213K289 -
1:10:59
Benny Johnson
3 hours agoIT'S HAPPENING: The PLOT To REPLACE Joe Biden Has Been Put Into ACTION | DNC In Panic As Trump ROLLS
52.3K74 -
25:04
Breaking Points
3 hours ago6/18/24: LIVE AMA!
34.5K9 -
1:52:35
jeffahern
3 hours agoTrending Tuesday With Jeff Ahern (9am Pacific)
15.7K9 -
9:45
Dr Steve Turley
3 hours agoIT’S OVER! Reports Coming Out Biden Will Be REPLACED!!!
32K29 -
1:12:04
Graham Allen
6 hours agoREVEALED: Plan To REPLACE Biden! + US on high alert for terror threat!
59.8K94 -
2:06:17
Matt Kohrs
18 hours agoGameStop Plummets, Bitcoin on Edged & Trading $1M || The MK Show
47.5K6 -
1:34:41
MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab
1 day agoDR. ANDY GALPIN: Unlocking Elite Performance: Mental & Physical Mastery
31.2K1 -
1:15:51
2 MIKES LIVE
6 hours agoThe Mike Schwartz Show 06-18-2024
20.6K2