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NASAs Van Allen Probe A, a satellite that studied Earths radiation belts for nearly seven years, is set to re-enter the atmosphere any time between now and Tuesday evening. Despite the risk to people on the ground being very low, the probes sturdy parts may survive the fiery descent. The missions data remains crucial for tracking space weather effects, and the unexpected solar activity this year has sped up the probes return.

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