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NASA expects retired solar satellite to make an uncontrolled deorbit within the next 22 hours [TechSpot]
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The Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager, usually called Rhessi, was launched into orbit on February 5, 2002, to allow NASA to monitor solar flares. During its 16-year mission, Rhessi recorded over 75,000 solar flares. Rhessi spotted the first “X-class flare” (the strongest type) on April 21, 2002. The…