How the International Space Station Will Fall Back to Earth
The International Space Station (ISS) races overhead at 8 km (5 mi) per second. But its time in orbit will eventually end with a descent through Earth's atmosphere, leaving debris at the bottom of the ocean.
Explore what will happen when the ISS returns to Earth and why its fiery reentry will mark the end of an extraordinary chapter in space exploration.
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