Out-of-control satellite to hurtle into Earth's atmosphere

The satellite is expected to break into pieces and burn up because the temperature on re-entry could reach 4000C. 

An out-of-control satellite is expected to hurtle into Earth's atmosphere on Wednesday, according to the European Space Agency (ESA).

The ERS-2, which was launched on April 21, 1995, is likely to break into pieces upon re-entry and burn up.