Retired NASA Satellite Set to Reenter Atmosphere After Decades of Solar Study

RHESSI monitored the sun for 16 years before shutting down in 2018 due to communication issues.
The spacecraft is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere on April 19, though the exact time and location are uncertain.
Most of the 660-pound satellite will burn up, but some debris may survive reentry.
The chance of harm to anyone on Earth is low at about 1 in 2,467.
RHESSI provided valuable data about solar flares and coronal mass ejections in its time.