In this animation we look at what happens to SpaceX's second stage! Are they littering space with empty rockets? And why do some rockets fall out of the sky and pose threats to populated areas while others don't!

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Time Stamps:
Intro - 00:00
What slows down objects 00:32
What happens to the second stage 3:57
Why do objects burn up on Re-entry 4:43



*Although SpaceX claims the second stage has on board nitrogen thrusters for pitch, yaw and roll control. Using them to flip around in orbit is a speculation as they keep that information confidential.

Note: The physics and numerical data throughout this animation is in no way faultless. Theories have been simplified for comprehensibility.

Sources:
http://www.braeunig.us/space/atmos.htm
https://argops.psu.edu/files/2017/02/...
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...