U.S. Spy Satellite, Power Gone, May Hit Earth
This story reminds me of the Chicken Little movie, the sky is falling! It seems that an experimental U.S. spy satellite launched in 2006 has lost power and could reenter orbit in late February or early March.
U.S. officials say they has lost communications with the satellite and could not tell where it might land.
"Appropriate government agencies are monitoring the situation," said Gordon Johndroe, a spokesman for the National Security Council, when asked about the situation after it was disclosed by other officials. "Numerous satellites over the years have come out of orbit and fallen harmlessly. We are looking at potential options to mitigate any possible damage this satellite may cause."
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