General says satellite could hit the U.S.

General says satellite could hit the U.S.

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WASHINGTON - 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.

Air Force Gen. Gene Renuart, who heads of U.S. Northern Command, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the size of the satellite suggests that some number of pieces will not burn up as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere and will hit the ground.

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[edit on 29-1-2008 by Sky watcher]

Will they shoot it down or will it land in the oval office?

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[edit on 29-1-2008 by Sky watcher]

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