Defunct Chinese space station set to re-enter atmosphere by tomorrow

China's defunct Tiangong 1 space station is hurtling towards Earth and expected to re-enter the atmosphere by tomorrow.

Defunct Chinese space station set to re-enter atmosphere by tomorrow

China's defunct Tiangong 1 space station is hurtling towards Earth and expected to re-enter the atmosphere by tomorrow.

Most of it should burn up on re-entry, so scientists say it poses only a slight risk to people on the ground.

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