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    Default Re: the sky is falling!!!

    were doomed! At least we get a 2 hour notice Truthfully I doubt it will end up near a populated area.

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    Its SKYLAB all over again!!

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    Default Re: the sky is falling!!!

    some more interesting info:

    BBC News - Who, What, Why: Can you dodge a falling satellite?


    I'm a bit worried about those 240mph wheel rims!!
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    Hey at least the odds went from 1 in 3,200 to 1 in 23 Trillion. (Original assessment and all the details you could want http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/585584main_UARS_Status.pdf. Also helps identify the parts you if you are really lucky, you'll be able to tell which part it is you are running from.

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    If there are fragments left nasa can get them from ebay.
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    now they are sayong they will give a 20 min notice before it lands
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    looks like it's already entered the atmosphere

    BBC News - Nasas UARS satellite plunges over Pacific
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