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Re:After 7 years, a spent Falcon 9 rocket stage is on course... by gregoriol on Monday January 24, 2022 @03:39PM (#30063680)
Not sure there will be a fireball if there is no fuel left nor atmosphere, maybe more like a dust cloud?
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Re:After 7 years, a spent Falcon 9 rocket stage is on course... by mikewarot on Monday January 24, 2022 @03:50PM (#30063836)
The kinetic energy will melt things at the impact site and turn them into a glowing vapor cloud... which will dissipate quickly in the vacuum. I just wonder if it'll be bright enough to see on the ground if you happen to glance at that instant.

The moon will be below the horizon where I live, oh well.

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