The Sky is Falling Again
January 31st 2008 13:48
The Sky is falling yet again, another satellite is about to crash Earthwards. Perhaps you may recall back in 1979, NASA's Skylab fell to Earth, various bits of Skylab where found in Western Australia.
Most recently, in 2002, a satellite carrying out scientific research presumably fell into the Persian Gulf without causing any harm, even though it was expected to drop several thousand kilometers away but didn’t really make it. “So far, no one has ever been injured by falling man-made objects” (we take comfort in that remark)
Now a crippled space craft perhaps a spy satellite is heading our way although NASA is not sure where the landing will be. (I guess I had better renew my house insurance policy) The satellite, which may contain hazardous materials, could hit the Earth in late February or March this year. Apparently the satellite has lost power and propulsion and, therefore, its ability to remain in orbit oops. Perhaps someone will offer prize money as was the case with the demise of Skylab when a young 17-year-old Stan Thornton scooped a few pieces of Skylab off the roof of his home in Esperance, Western Australia and claimed a $10.000 prize offered by a newspaper in American.
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The ill fated Sky lab satelite.
Most recently, in 2002, a satellite carrying out scientific research presumably fell into the Persian Gulf without causing any harm, even though it was expected to drop several thousand kilometers away but didn’t really make it. “So far, no one has ever been injured by falling man-made objects” (we take comfort in that remark)
The largest fragment of Skylab recovered after its reentry currently on display at the United States Space & Rocket Center
Now a crippled space craft perhaps a spy satellite is heading our way although NASA is not sure where the landing will be. (I guess I had better renew my house insurance policy) The satellite, which may contain hazardous materials, could hit the Earth in late February or March this year. Apparently the satellite has lost power and propulsion and, therefore, its ability to remain in orbit oops. Perhaps someone will offer prize money as was the case with the demise of Skylab when a young 17-year-old Stan Thornton scooped a few pieces of Skylab off the roof of his home in Esperance, Western Australia and claimed a $10.000 prize offered by a newspaper in American.
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Comment by Damo
For the Sake of Argument
My Apologetics
The skylab insurance incase you got hit.
The skylab warning hat. with a paper point onto.
The sales of skylab fragments mounted in resin.
Ah the memories come flooding back.
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
Comment by CarlCan
Astroearth
Think of the sales you get on EBay!!
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Comment by CarlCan
Astroearth
my sentiments exactly, perhaps you would be interested in a new designer helmet? 0
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