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Defunct Spy Satellite Falling From Orbit
dnormant, among other readers, sent us word that a US spy satellite has lost power and propulsion and could hit the Earth in late February or March. Government officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the information is classified as secret. None of the coverage speculates on how big the satellite is, but Wikipedia claims that US spy satellites in the KH-11 class, launched up to the mid-90s, are about the size of the Hubble — which is 13 meters long and weighs over 11,000 kg. "The satellite, which no longer can be controlled, could contain hazardous materials, and it is unknown where on the planet it might come down... A senior government official said that lawmakers and other nations are being kept apprised of the situation."
Read more about space debris on my blog:
http://www.philforhumanity.com/Space_Debris.html
The rest of the Republican Party is very interested in commerce so would be a little bit upset if the executative branch decided to destroy the economy by the fastest means possible. I think they would impeach Bush and Cheney themselves long before anything was mobilised. China is paying for the Iraq war remember! They will charge intrest for it later but they are paying for it now.
Why would the US Gov't WANT to catch him?
It's a well known fact, without an enemy, you can't have a war.
If bin Laden was taken out of the picture, the enemy is now just small groups of nutjobs around the world, with no "leadership".
It's advantageous for the US to ensure that he DOESN'T get captured.
Then again, with the recent speed boat "attack" by Iran, maybe they'll have a new enemy, at least for a short while.
Serious? Seriousness is well above my pay grade.