ROSAT has lost 10 miles (16 KM) altitude in the past five hours. At the point it enters the atmosphere, it will begin to free fall (~75 miles) Scientists expect 30 pieces to survive re-entry and debris will be spread over 50 miles.
http://www.spaceflight101.com/rosat-re-entry-information.html
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