ESA Prepares for Scientific Observation of Cluster Spacecraft Reentries

The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to observe the atmospheric reentries of its final two pioneering Cluster spacecraft, Samba and Tango, on August 31 and September 1, 2026. These targeted reentries offer a unique scientific opportunity to study how spacecraft disintegrate, which is crucial for designing future missions that can burn up completely and reduce ground risk and atmospheric pollution.