Russia's failed Phobos-Grunt Mars probe is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up on January 15. Scientists predict that about 20 to 30 fragments with a total weight of less than 200kg might survive the fiery descent, but exactly where they will fall is still unknown.
Russian space probe to hit Earth (107mm wide by 154mm deep). Graphic shows components of Phobos-Grunt spacecraft, potential debris area and largest uncontrolled re-entries from space.
Russian space probe to hit Earth (107mm wide by 154mm deep). Graphic shows components of Phobos-Grunt spacecraft, potential debris area and largest uncontrolled re-entries from space.
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