Europe will launch a satellite in 2027 just to watch it burn

The European Space Agency (ESA) plans to launch the Destructive Reentry Assessment Container Object (DRACO) satellite in 2027 to study how satellites break apart during reentry into Earth’s atmosphere.

ESA has contracted Deimos to develop DRACO, which will collect data on the disintegration process and its environmental impact, including interactions with the upper atmosphere.

The 440-pound spacecraft will feature a capsule designed to withstand reentry forces while measuring temperatures and other parameters.

After reentry, the capsule will deploy a parachute and transmit data from DRACO’s cameras and sensors before descending into the ocean.

This mission is part of ESA’s Zero Debris charter, aiming to minimize space debris by 2030, Space.com has reported.

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