Watch: Satellite debris spotted in Saudi sky; no risk posed, say astronomers
The satellite – 'Starlink 5314', bearing the number 55678 – began to enter the atmosphere above the Kingdom's skies at around 7.27pm local time in Saudi Arabia, the IAC said.
Watch a video, shared by IAC, here:
The satellite was moving from north to south, and was visible from large parts of the country. The areas where the satellite could be observed included Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah Al-Mukarramah, and Madinah Al-Munawwarah.
The satellite was launched on February 17, 2023, and shortly thereafter re-entered the atmosphere and burned up almost completely, the IAC added. Only minor debris is expected to have reached Earth, posing no significant risk.
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