Incoming space junk: Failed Russian Mars probe expected to crash this weekend

What went up is going to come down — and soon. A failed Russian Mars probe stranded above the Earth since November will plunge to its doom this weekend, likely on Sunday. Experts expect the 11 tons of fuel on board to explode high in the atmosphere as friction eats through the craft’s aluminum tanks. Read full article > >

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Incoming space junk: Failed Russian Mars probe expected to crash this weekend


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