Monday, October 24, 2011

Falling Satellite Warning: Don't forget to wear your helmet.

So if you haven't heard, there have been a couple of "missing satellites" that have recently found their way back to Mother Earth in a rather short period of time.  Being at the forefront of modern technology, these satellites have served their purpose and it is only fitting that they retire--into the UNKNOWN.  Yes, apparently tracking the satellites requires more than a degree in rocket engineering.  It's apparently super easy to lose track of them pesky satellites when they enter the atmosphere.  The most recent is a German one, but not too long ago I recall NASA saying "whoops" too.  <--click to read more bout that.

I can hear the rocket engineers now, "...in all fairness, once it enters the atmosphere, it's a job for the meteorologists *chuckle chuckle, wink wink*."

But seriously... "Somewhere over Asia" is not the most reassuring estimation. At least approximate more than the largest continent on Earth.  Thanks!

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