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Here's what we expect will happen to the 550 kg Salsa satellite on 8 September, during a ‘targeted reentry’ in Earth’s atmosphere, a first-of-its-kind manoeuvre 👇

Cluster was never designed to last for as long as 24 years, nor to perform a targeted reentry. And yet, here we are. On 8 September, the first of four Cluster satellites is plunging back into Earth’s atmosphere. Here's everything you need to know 👇 esa.int/Science_Explor…

Salsa will soon be taking a plunge into Earth's atmosphere ☁️🛰️ Not much of the 550 kg satellite will survive the reentry. If small parts do survive, they will make a splashdown in a remote area of the Pacific Ocean. For updates see our blog 👉 blogs.esa.int/rocketscience/

It's the final dance for Salsa 💃 The satellite has just gone to the furthest point in its orbit around Earth one last time and is now heading back towards our planet for the big finale.

Everything you need to know about our world-first targeted reentry, taking place this evening 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=KFNLzU…

🆕 Latest news on Salsa. The satellite is expected to reenter at 20:47 CEST (18:47 UTC) today, with an uncertainty of just four seconds either way. Follow our live blog for the latest updates 👉 blogs.esa.int/rocketscience/…

The exact moment on Friday when the ESA Cluster operations team recovered Salsa for one final orbit after its searing hot final perigee knocked the spacecraft into survival mode. That final orbit comes to an end in just ~90 minutes. 👏🥲

With just one hour to go until reentry, find out what we're doing and why 👇 esa.int/Science_Explor…

A few minutes ago, the Cluster operations team successfully listened one final time for Salsa via the Estrack ground station in Kourou. Communication with the satellite has now reached its end.

Right about now, Cluster's Salsa satellite is taking the plunge into Earth's atmosphere. Farewell, Salsa! Thank you for your service!🫡

With the reentry complete, we're hoping to learn more soon about the results of an airborne observation experiment. With the plane three hours from land, we wait patiently for further information. We’ll be back tomorrow with an update. More info via our blog 👉