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NASA UARS satellite

NASA Satellite Falling: Will It Hit You?

A NASA satellite is expected to make a crash landing on Earth in late September or early October. No one knows where it will land, not even NASA. It could even land on you -- but luckily, you have a better chance of winning the lottery than of having a piece of the satellite fall on your head.
Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite

Space Debris Set to Rain on Earth

A defunct NASA satellite is expected to plunge back to Earth, raising concerns that blazing hot debris may shower down on the unsuspecting terrestrial population.
An artist's conception shows the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite in orbit.

Defunct NASA Satellite may Rain Debris on Earth

Almost six years after ceasing operations, NASA's Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS), a seven-ton research satellite, is set to re-enter Earth's atmosphere in late September or early October 2011.
Russia cargo crash

Russia Finds Cause of Space Cargo Crash

After a thorough investigation into the cause of the sudden crash of a Russian supply ship, the Russian Space Agency has found that the accident was caused by a manufacturing flaw.

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