Eli5: why do all objects entering the earths atmosphere from space catch fire?

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Jus wondering like why asteroids and those detachable things from spaceships catch fire when entering earth

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OK so, could a parachute be opened out in the area of very thin atmosphere , progress to denser atmo and thus slow down a payload ?

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