Chinese space station falls to Earth

2018-01-04 17:31

Chinese space station falls to Earth
Chinese space station weighing 8.5 tonnes, is likely to fall to the Ground in the next month

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After months of rumors, it became known that on the space lab Tiangong-1 or “Heavenly space” have lost control in September 2016. It is expected that in March, she will fall into the earth’s atmosphere, reports Rus.Media.

Scientists predict that after re-entry into the atmosphere of the laboratory will burn, but some items can still reach the Ground. Scientists also note that the huge size of the device, it will be in space a lot of debris.

In addition to large in size, the danger of the lab is its lack of control. Therefore, Chinese scientists will not be able to manipulate her movements during the fall. Onboard the space of the device is also highly toxic and corrosive hydrazine, which potentially reaches the planet’s surface.

Predict that the wreckage of the lab, you will land on the site, mostly covered with ocean. Scientists calm statistics: the probability that a piece of the Tiangong-1 will be taken in person about a million times less than the chances of getting the jackpot in the American Powerball lottery, the biggest payout which is $550 million.