
Rumba expected to reenter on 22 October
Rumba is set for reentry on 22 October 2025, marking the second of the Cluster satellites to return to Earth. Utilizing ESA's targeted reentry technique, Rumba's descent will be observed, ensuring safety and compliance with Zero Debris commitments. Following Rumba, Samba and Tango will reenter in September 2026, continuing the mission's legacy.

Cluster reentry – live blog
Salsa successfully completed its targeted reentry on September 8, 2024, at 18:47 UTC, marking a historic moment for the Cluster mission. The airborne observation team from Astros Solutions captured the event, providing valuable data on satellite breakup dynamics. This reentry concludes the operational life of Salsa, the first of four Cluster satellites launched 24 years ago.

All is ready to observe Salsa’s reentry from the air at 18:48 UTC, Sunday 8 September
Salsa (Cluster 2) is set for reentry into Earth's atmosphere on September 8, 2024, at 18:48 UTC, following successful preparations by ESA's operations team. The airborne observation experiment, involving a team from Australia, aims to capture the reentry event over the South Pacific Ocean, with a precision uncertainty of just two minutes. Updates will be provided via social media.