43° N
Equator
43° S
The potential
re-entry area
Chance of
re-entry is
higher in
these areas
Shape of
Tiangong-1’s
orbit
Europe
North America
43° N
Equator
43° S
Chance of re-entry is
higher in these areas
43° north
The potential
re-entry area
Shape of
Tiangong-1’s orbit
Equator
43° south