Yes, it is orbiting low enough that atmospheric drag will slow it down enough to

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May 30, 2020
1:45:48pm

Defenestrator All-American

Yes, it is orbiting low enough that atmospheric drag will slow it down enough to

reenter and burn up in the atmosphere within the next few months.

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So the piece that just detached in space. Does it drop back to Earth?

Chester Copperpot

5/30/20 1:38pm

Wondering the same thing

SWKTDweller

5/30/20 1:44pm

Yes, it is orbiting low enough that atmospheric drag will slow it down enough to

5/30/20 1:45pm

Do they try to recover it like the other rocket? Or is it just junked?

SWKTDweller

5/30/20 1:50pm

It burns up

5/30/20 1:56pm

Thanks. Clearly I am having reading comprehension problems.

SWKTDweller

5/30/20 2:10pm

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