28-01-2008, 05:28 PM
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Southern Amateur
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 283
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Evidence of Frightened Bunnies??
This same story has popped up on Universe Today.
http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01...ry/#more-12591
Here they state;
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The problem doesn't stop with the possibility of fatal damage should the satellite fall in the wrong place. An anonymous official has added there may be the possibility the satellite could be carrying hazardous materials. During atmospheric burn-up, this unknown material could be spread over thousands of miles of atmosphere.
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Fun, they don't mention nuclear material at all.
Could they be actually be frightened of US security here?
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