General · 10 March 2026

1,300-pound NASA probe falls to Earth Tuesday

An uncontrolled NASA satellite will descend to Earth with a very low risk of harm. The 1,300-pound Van Allen Probe A is expected to re-enter the atmosphere around 7:45 pm ET on Tuesday, though timings may change. Its return was initially projected for 2034, but solar activity in 2024 accelerated its descent.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 March 2026 at 16:26

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