Large US Spy Satellite Plummeting to Earth After Failure

[Matt Molnar]

AP, via Breitbart:

Defunct Spy Satellite Falling From Orbit

Jan 26 03:27 PM US/Eastern
By EILEEN SULLIVAN
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - A large U.S. spy satellite has lost power and propulsion and could hit the Earth in late February or March, government officials said Saturday.

The satellite, which no longer be controlled, could contain hazardous materials, and it is unknown where on the planet it might come down, they said. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the information is classified as secret.

"Appropriate government agencies are monitoring the situation," said Gordon Johndroe, a spokesman for the National Security Council. "Numerous satellites over the years have come out of orbit and fallen harmlessly. We are looking at potential options to mitigate any possible damage this satellite may cause." Read more...

[Matt Molnar]

Sure there are a lot of possible conventional causes for this...meteor impact, simple mechanical failure...but with China and Russia and probably others developing the ability to launch space-based attacks, we must also consider the likelihood that this was the first hostile shot fired in space.

[PhilDernerJr]

Gotta stir the pot with that one, huh?

[moose135]