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The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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The Space Cemetery: A Final Resting Place for Spacecraft

This chapter explores the controlled reentry of spacecraft into the Earth's atmosphere, their landing in the Pacific Ocean known as the space cemetery, and the challenges involved. It delves into the importance of choosing the right landing site, the issue of toxic spacecraft fuels, and the potential for exploration and repurposing of the cemetery.

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