From what I have read, due to the aerodynamics of the satellite, it remained remarkable stable until terminal reentry. I suspect that contributed to its break up as well.
Heads up! GOCE is decaying and will re-enter soon
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obin robinson
, Nov 04 2013 03:09 PM
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Posted 12 November 2013 - 04:12 AM
GOCE re-entry imaged (and filmed) from the Falkland Islands / Malvinas
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Lift Off
Posted 12 November 2013 - 06:17 PM
Robert,no worries. I was just curious about the pic since the timing, path etc were coincidental with GOCE. Plus, I have never seen a plane on that path. Thanks to all who contributed comments.
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Posted 12 November 2013 - 07:40 PM
Hey, don't feel bad about it. We all want to find out what's what, and sometimes you get lucky and are in the right place at the right time. 
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Posted 13 November 2013 - 07:16 AM
From Gizmodo:
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Posted 14 November 2013 - 02:25 PM
Cool! Nice pic. Thanks for sharing.
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