The ISS (International Space Station) plans to crash back into Earth by 2030. So, in 8 years, when it is no longer of use, where will this satellite, which is as big as a professional football field, land?
Scientists and engineers dedicate a lot of research on where satellites and spacecraft will land after their term in space. If they were to simply fall back into Earth it would result in mass destruction, hence, a planned phase-out of these shuttles is very important.
A remote point in the South Pacific is the final resting place of these spacecraft. It is a very important location where most spacecraft are made to land after coming back into the Earth’s atmosphere. This point, popularly known as the Space Cemetery is formally known as South Pacific Ocean Uninhabited Area. It is a desolate spot found East of New Zealand and lies 4 km. below sea level. It is here that the majestic ISS will finally crash in a few years.
The Space cemetery is located at point Nemo. Since 1971, around 300 spacecraft have been buried in these waters.
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