Satellite's last days improve orbital decay predictions

Tuesday, December 15, 2015 - 10:26 in Astronomy & Space

Scientists are learning more about how the upper atmosphere and ionosphere affect space satellites as well as communications and navigation here on Earth, thanks to new data from a U.S. Air Force satellite that recently completed a more than seven-year mission.

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