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Althalus

Apr 29 2003, 07:02 PM

Thirty-nine countries around the world are on impact alert, as an Italian satellite falls in an uncontrolled spiral towards Earth.

The 1400-kilogram BeppoSAX satellite is expected to break up as it enters the Earth's atmosphere on Tuesday evening, showering the area below its flight path with chunks of metal. Its equatorial orbit has been decaying since the satellite was switched off in April 2002.

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SpaceyKC

Apr 29 2003, 07:42 PM

Gosh, thanks for the warning ASI!

schadeaux

Apr 29 2003, 07:54 PM

I'll remember to take my umberella when I go out this evening.

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Homer

Apr 30 2003, 01:39 AM

Oh sure, leave it to the Italians to put 39 countries on alert

Just kidding of course. I've been to Italy a few times and loved it.

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