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Fri, 09/23/2011 - 07:38
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Russia expects NASA satellite to fall in Indian Ocean.


MOSCOW, September 23 (Itar-Tass) -- The Russian space forces expect
the debris of a dead NASA satellite to fall in the southern Indian Ocean
on Friday.
"According to specified data, it may fall in the Indian Ocean north of
the Crozet Islands," Space forces spokesman Alexei Zolotukhin told Tass.
The 6.5-ton Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) is set to make
an uncontrolled re-entry into Earth's atmosphere on Friday and NASA so far
cannot determine where the debris will fall exactly, but one thing is
certain: North America is clear.
NASA estimates at least 26 large pieces of the satellite weighing
approximately 532 kilograms are expected to reach the ground. The debris
will likely be scattered over a 500-mile long path and are likely to fall
in water or remote, uninhabited areas.
Still "if you find something you think may be a piece of UARS, do not
touch it. Contact a local law enforcement official for assistance," NASA
said.

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