Out-of-control Russian rocket falling to Earth

Out-of-control Russian rocket falling to Earth

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Science, Other, Physics

11th Grade - University

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A large Russian rocket, the Angara A5, experienced a failure during its third test flight. The rocket's third stage failed to fire a second time, leaving it and its dummy payload stranded in low Earth orbit. This malfunction prevents the rocket from reaching its intended graveyard orbit. Experts predict that the 20-ton structure will begin falling back to Earth, with most of it burning up in the atmosphere, but some parts may impact the surface.

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What is a graveyard orbit, and why is it significant in this context?

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When is it predicted that the structure will start falling out of the sky?

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