6-ton Satellite to Re-Enter Atmosphere and Crash into Earth Next Week
NASA's UARS Satellite is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere on Sept. 23, 2011 (plus or minus a day), almost six years after the end of a productive scientific life. Although the spacecraft will break into pieces during re-entry, not all of it will burn up in the atmosphere. It is too early to say what geographic area may be affected, but NASA is watching the satellite closely and will keep us informed. The risk to public safety or property is extremely small.
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:C What idiots spin 6 tons of metal around our planet without a landing plan?<br><br>Idiots shouldn't be in high paying NASA jobs. They should sweep floors at the insane asylum.<br>
<blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="italic"><i>Robert Guzauskas said:</i><br><br> :C What idiots spin 6 tons of metal around our planet without a landing plan?<br><br>Idiots shouldn't be in high paying NASA jobs. They should sweep floors at the insane asylum.<br></div></blockquote><br>I have to agree, this is quite irresponsible. <img class='' src='http://new.astromart.com/astromart/javascripts/sceditor/emoticons/sad.png' alt='sad' title='sad'/> <br><br>I have heard media reports in the past about defense systems capable of destroying satellites; why not use those systems now?
<br>Folks:<br><br>Go to this site for the latest updates from NASA:<br><br>http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/uars/index.html<br><br>Re-entry is expected sometime during the afternoon of Sept. 23, Eastern Daylight Time. The satellite will not be passing over North America during that time period.<br><br>Guy<br><br>
I have now seen media reports saying debris from this satellite has fallen over Okotoks, a town south of Calgary, Alberta. So much for it breaking up over the Pacific! This is not very impressive Nasa... <img class='' src='http://new.astromart.com/astromart/javascripts/sceditor/emoticons/sad.png' alt='sad' title='sad'/>
Report was a hoax. <img class='' src='http://new.astromart.com/astromart/javascripts/sceditor/emoticons/grin.png' alt='grin' title='grin'/>
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