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Feb 20, 20081

US to Shoot Down Disabled Spy Satellite

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US to Shoot Down Disabled Spy Satellite

US spy satellite USA 193 was launched on December 14, 2006 but malfunctioned shortly after being placed in orbit. In January the satellite was reported to have lost orbit and falling back to Earth. This prompted the US government to form a plan to destroy the satellite with a missile due to the 1000lbs of toxic hydrazine fuel stored onboard.

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