Most of the Van Allen Probe A, in orbit since 2012, will incinerate in Earth’s atmosphere, NASA said. But some pieces are expected to survive, posing a small risk to people on the ground. A 1,323-pound satellite that has been orbiting Earth for nearly 14 years is expected to re-enter the atmosphere on Tuesday, presenting a very slight chance that someone could be hurt by one of the pieces that does not burn up, NASA said. NASA said th... [1687 chars]
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