Failed satellite deemed low
Failed satellite deemed low risk as it re-enters earth's orbit (EETimes)
The satellite, estimated to weigh 7,000 pounds, is expected to continue disintegrating upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere in February or early March.
First U.S. Satellite a Triumph of American Ability and Vision (SpaceRef)
First U.S. Satellite a Triumph of American Ability and Vision
Military preparing for satellite to hit US (People's Daily)
The US military is developing contingency plans to deal with the possibility that a large spy satellite expected to fall to Earth in late February or early March could hit North America. Air Force General Gene Renuart, who heads US North …
AF General: Spy satellite could hit US (AP via Yahoo! News)
The U.S. military is developing contingency plans to deal with the possibility that a large spy satellite expected to fall to Earth in late February or early March could hit North America.
50th anniversary of first U.S. satellite launch celebrated (The Fresno Bee)
After the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the United States gave a 90-day deadline to the Army and a little-known research lab in California to send up its own satellite.
Spy Satellite May Be Falling To Earth (KAUZ Wichita Falls)
The federal government is admitting it is making plans, just in case a spy satellite falls to earth. Should the US continue to search for programs to help the ecology?
50th anniversary of first U.S. satellite launch celebrated (San Francisco Chronicle)
After the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the United States gave a 90-day deadline to the Army and a little-known research lab in California to send up its own satellite. Seemingly against all odds, the project was completed in 84 days. On Jan. 31,…
Heads Up! Satellite Chunks Could Hit U.S. (ABC News)
Military says pieces of the crippled satellite will hit North America.