Space exploration has delivered countless scientific breakthroughs, but it also comes with challenges — including what happens to spacecraft after their missions end. Recently, attention has turned to a retired spacecraft connected to NASA that is expected to make an uncontrolled reentry into Earth’s atmosphere. While such events are not unheard of, they often raise concerns about safety, potential debris and the broader issue of space sustainability.In the coming months, the spacecraft will gradually lose altitude until it plunges through ...