NASA's ERBS returning to Earth after 38 years in space

Satellite expected to enter the planet on Sunday at approximately 6:40 PM ET

NASA's Earth Radiation Budget Satellite (ERBS) is expected to enter Earth on Sunday, nearly four decades after the agency sent it to space. 

After a long journey, the satellite is set to fall back into the planet today at approximately 6:40 PM ET, give or take 17 hours.

Since the ERBS will mostly burn up when it reaches here, it is likely to be less harmful.

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While the initial assumption was that the satellite would only survive for two years, it exceeded expectations.

However, according to the Engadget, the ERBS only achieved a little.

It was launched in 1984 to collect ozone and atmospheric measurements until 2005 and help in understanding how Earth absorbed and radiated solar energy.