US spy satellite to fall to Earth
A US intelligence-gathering satellite has lost power and could hit the Earth sometime in February or March, according to a US government official.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said on Saturday that the spy satellite can no longer be controlled and it was not known where on the planet it might come down.
There are fears that the uncontrolled re-entry could spread debris over a sizeable area or lead to the exposure of US intelligence information.
“Appropriate government agencies are monitoring the situation,” Gordon Johndroe, spokesman for the National Security Council, said.
“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.”
Source: Aljazeera.net
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