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De-orbiting a satellite typically means allowing it to burn up in the atmosphere.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

The Van Allen Probe A, which launched in 2012, is expected mostly to burn up as it travels through the atmosphere, though some components may survive.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Meteors appear as glowing streaks when tiny bits of dust, pebbles, or rock burn up while entering Earth's atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Oct. 31, 2025

But some of those de-orbited satellites don’t seem to fully ablate or burn up.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2025

“You were willing to burn up to save the quest. Mars can’t expect more than that.”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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