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Marcia Dunn, Associated Press & David Clark

MYSTERIOUS: Nasa satellite which has been orbiting earth for almost four decades set to fall from sky | Mind Blowing Facts

A Nasa satellite that has been orbiting earth since 1984 is set to fall from the sky this weekend.

The 38-year-old retired satellite is unlikely to hurt anyone, with the space agency saying the chance of wreckage falling on anybody is “very low”.

Most of the 5,400lb (2,450-kilogram) satellite will burn up upon re-entry, according to Nasa, although some pieces are expected to survive.

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