Dangerous Re-Entry of Satellite in March - Destroy Mission Planned

[drclay]

Destruction of a hitherto unnamed spy satellite is planned this week by the Pentagon.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/02/14/wsat214.xml

Although seemingly "exciting" at first glance, this is not quite such a pretty picture
if folks read between the lines on this event.  The debris scatter, as well as any fall
of the rocket fuel payload (nearly 5,000 pounds, all toxic) are of great concern, even
if the "destruction" is successful.  

If the satellite is successfully engaged, there is
still a high chance of land impact of nearly 200 meters of material.  In my opinion,
this is a no-win situation and we can only hope and pray for a watery resting place for
this either way.

Stay tuned to the Internet for the latest; this is one of the most dangerous re-entries
of space junk to date.

Dr. Clay

[rkbrook]

And, the Shuttle is being configed for alternate landing site. What does that tell us? I've got a bad feeling about this.