Another Space Debris Shower Expected in October, More Likely to Hit Populated Areas

NASA's UARS (Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite) has, as predicted, scattered into pieces and fallen somewhere unknown on Earth over the weekend, but the episode of space junk shower is not yet over. Full Story »

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by Iain Macdonald - Sep. 28, 2011

Another article that cannot resist the temptation to sensationalize - "even more likely [to hit someone]". A chance of one in 2,000 is hardly "likely". The writing isn't great, either. However, at least they are covering ROSAT; coverage is low, having been focused on UARS a lot of late. On a more positive note, citing the ESA's expert and manufacturer DSL shows some effort to get some decent information in; and, the facts are here. They're just hiding.

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