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Title: Defunct spy satellite falling from orbit Post by: Dr. Blutarsky on January 27, 2008, 01:07:35 AM Something to make us a bit more nervous:
Defunct spy satellite falling from orbit THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON ? A large U.S. spy satellite has lost power and propulsion and could hit the Earth in late February or March, government officials said Saturday. The satellite, which no longer can be controlled, could contain hazardous materials, and it is unknown where on the planet it might come down, officials told The Associated Press. The information is classified as secret. ?Appropriate government agencies are monitoring the situation,? said Gordon Johndroe, a spokesman for the National Security Council. ?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.? He would not comment on whether it is possible for the satellite to be perhaps shot down by a missile. He said it would be inappropriate to discuss any specifics at this time. A senior government official said that lawmakers and other nations are being kept apprised of the situation. The largest uncontrolled re-entry by a NASA spacecraft was Skylab, the 78-ton abandoned space station that fell from orbit in 1979. Its debris dropped harmlessly into the Indian Ocean and across a remote section of western Australia. In 2000, NASA engineers successfully directed a safe de-orbit of the 17-ton Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, using rockets aboard the satellite to bring it down in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean. In 2002, officials believe debris from a 7,000-pound science satellite smacked into the Earth?s atmosphere and rained down over the Persian Gulf, a few thousand miles from where they first predicted it would plummet. The hazardous material is reported to be hydrazine and the weight of this one to be 20,000 pounds. (From AP). http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080126/BREAKINGNEWS/80126012/1086 Title: Re: Defunct spy satellite falling from orbit Post by: JMack on January 27, 2008, 01:00:14 PM I will buy several thousands of fluffy pillows and surround my house. I will also break out the plastic and duct tape from my Homeland security box.
Title: Re: Defunct spy satellite falling from orbit Post by: Gunner80 on January 27, 2008, 04:06:41 PM If we're lucky it'll hit france. ;D
Title: Re: Defunct spy satellite falling from orbit Post by: spaghetti_incident on January 27, 2008, 07:44:58 PM Something to make us a bit more nervous: Defunct spy satellite falling from orbit THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON ? A large U.S. spy satellite has lost power and propulsion and could hit the Earth in late February or March, government officials said Saturday. The satellite, which no longer can be controlled, could contain hazardous materials, and it is unknown where on the planet it might come down, officials told The Associated Press. The information is classified as secret. ?Appropriate government agencies are monitoring the situation,? said Gordon Johndroe, a spokesman for the National Security Council. ?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.? He would not comment on whether it is possible for the satellite to be perhaps shot down by a missile. He said it would be inappropriate to discuss any specifics at this time. A senior government official said that lawmakers and other nations are being kept apprised of the situation. The largest uncontrolled re-entry by a NASA spacecraft was Skylab, the 78-ton abandoned space station that fell from orbit in 1979. Its debris dropped harmlessly into the Indian Ocean and across a remote section of western Australia. In 2000, NASA engineers successfully directed a safe de-orbit of the 17-ton Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, using rockets aboard the satellite to bring it down in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean. In 2002, officials believe debris from a 7,000-pound science satellite smacked into the Earth?s atmosphere and rained down over the Persian Gulf, a few thousand miles from where they first predicted it would plummet. The hazardous material is reported to be hydrazine and the weight of this one to be 20,000 pounds. (From AP). http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080126/BREAKINGNEWS/80126012/1086 Okay dumb question. Would you be able to hear this fall? Like for example, you know when an airplane flies really low over your house? Title: Re: Defunct spy satellite falling from orbit Post by: lynn1961 on January 27, 2008, 07:56:21 PM Well, all I can say is that I hope it doesn't hit me!!!!
Title: Re: Defunct spy satellite falling from orbit Post by: Loaded NightraiN on January 27, 2008, 08:11:50 PM If we're lucky it'll hit france. ;D You're gonna get flamed for that one.. But not by me :rofl: :rofl: Title: Re: Defunct spy satellite falling from orbit Post by: fuckin crazy on January 28, 2008, 12:32:05 AM Anyone here old enough to remember the Sky Lab parties? This is another good reason to throw a kegger.
Title: Re: Defunct spy satellite falling from orbit Post by: SLCPUNK on January 28, 2008, 01:36:56 AM If we're lucky it'll hit france. ;D You're gonna get flamed for that one.. But not by me :rofl: :rofl: Perhaps it will fall on Montana. Title: Re: Defunct spy satellite falling from orbit Post by: polluxlm on January 28, 2008, 02:54:04 AM White House would be neat.
Title: Re: Defunct spy satellite falling from orbit Post by: SLCPUNK on January 28, 2008, 02:55:08 AM White House would be neat. Watch out, Bush is listening. Title: Re: Defunct spy satellite falling from orbit Post by: polluxlm on January 28, 2008, 03:06:05 AM I'm all his.
Title: Re: Defunct spy satellite falling from orbit Post by: SLCPUNK on January 28, 2008, 03:13:08 AM I'm all his. May I suggest: (http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/8395/bushcondomno2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us) Title: Re: Defunct spy satellite falling from orbit Post by: Sin Cut on January 28, 2008, 06:04:55 AM If we're lucky it'll hit france. ;D then they'll prolly surrender. |