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WT1190F, a mysterious space object, is forecast to enter the Earth's atmosphere on November 13, 2015. What is this object? Astronomer and science educator Andrew Yee explains. Further exploration: • Reentry data will help improve prediction models http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Operations/Space_Situational_Awareness/Reentry_data_will_help_improve_prediction_models • WT1190F FAQs http://projectpluto.com/temp/wt1190f.htm • WT1190F Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WT1190F • Long-Lost Apollo 10 Module or Run-of-the-Mill Rocket Stage? http://spaceflight101.com/re-entry/mystery-object-wt1190f-approaches-earth-for-fiery-re-entry/ • ESA sponsors WT1190F observations http://blogs.esa.int/rocketscience/2015/10/30/esa-sponsors-wt1190f-observations/ • ESA Near-Earth Object Coordination Centre http://neo.ssa.esa.int/