NASA's UARS satellite reached Earth between 5.23 and 7.09 Spanish peninsular time over the Pacific Ocean , as confirmed by NASA this morning, although there is still no data on its exact location.
Through its Twitter account (@NASA), the space agency has denied several misconceptions that circulated about the satellite fragments. For example, it was requested that if they were found, they should not touch each other not because there is a radioactive danger, but to avoid possible cuts caused by the metal parts.
In addition, when asked by some users about who would be responsible for possible damage to people or structures, NASA has made reference to the Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects, which the United States signed with 79 other countries.
It was expected that 26 pieces of the artifact, made of steel, titanium and beryllium and therefore not burning when passing through the atmosphere, would reach the Earth's surface.
