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US Spy Satellite to Come Crashing to Earth

Duck and cover! A US spy satellite has lost power and is preparing to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. Where? The government either doesn't know, or isn't saying. When? The best estimates are late February, early March. Typically spy satellites are disposed of in a controlled fashion, usually crashed into the ocean to keep any sensitive data out of the hands of foreign governments. But without ...