Name: What Happens to Old Satellites? We Asked a NASA Expert
Uploaded: 2023-08-13T13:54:40+00:00
Duration: 1 min 28 s
Description: What happens to old satellites? Currently, they either burn up safely upon reentry into the atmosphere or they remain in space. But NASA is working on new technology that could make spaceflight more s

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What happens to old satellites? Currently, they either burn up safely upon reentry into the atmosphere or they remain in space. But NASA is working on new technology that could make spaceflight more sustainable by refueling or upgrading satellites in space, greatly expanding their lifespans.

Producers: Jessica Wilde, Scott Bednar
Editor: Matthew Schara

Credit: NASA

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