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Falling Spy Satellite May Hit North America

Military won't know exact landing spots until 30 minutes to impact

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 30, 2008 11:38 AM CST

(Newser) – A defunct and out-of-control spy satellite is falling to Earth, and could scatter debris somewhere in North America in late February or early March, the AP reports. The Air Force says the satellite called US 193, whose central computer failed shortly after its launch in... Read full story »

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