In an unprecedented and delicate manoeuvre, the European Space Agency (ESA) orchestrated an ‘assisted re-entry’ for the groundbreaking Aeolus satellite, setting new standards for space stewardship. This strategic move towards a south-to-north trajectory over the Atlantic Ocean minimised risk to populated regions, reflecting ESA’s commitment to the safety of Earth’s inhabitants. Aeolus, a trailblazer in meteorological advancements, originally launched in 2018. Its raison d’être was to map the planet’s winds using an ultraviolet laser, a feat never achieved before, hence its moniker – the ‘impossible satellite.’ Aeolus reshaped our understanding of global wind patterns, consequently improving the precision of weather … Continue reading ESA’s Groundbreaking Aeolus Manoeuvre: The Innovative ‘Assisted Re-Entry’ of the ‘Impossible Satellite’