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But with that pro came a con -- at such an altitude, the device without its own propulsion would eventually drift closer to Earth and burn up in the atmosphere.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

Another worry is soot, created when fuel burns and when plastic satellite parts burn up.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

When dust and gases from these objects enter our atmosphere, they burn up and create the bright streaks we know as shooting stars.

From BBC Dec. 12, 2025

Meteors appear as glowing streaks when tiny bits of dust, pebbles, or rock burn up while entering Earth's atmosphere.

From Science Daily Oct. 31, 2025

I thought about Jenny, and wondered was she going to burn up in there, too?

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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