Monthly Archives: January 2008

  "WASHINGTON – A large U.S. spy satellite has lost power and propulsion and could hit the Earth in late February or March, government officials said Saturday.

The satellite, which no longer can be controlled, could contain hazardous materials, and it is unknown where on the planet it might come down, they said. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the information is classified as secret." 

by Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press. Posted at: 26/1/08 at 03:36 pm ET

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Be aware so the drunk satellite wont fall into your head

>>>Updates 20 Feb 2008<<<

Click on the links below to find out more about this News…looks there is something hidden and unclear… Maybe US Navy wanted to test their ability… If you’ve got any idea please share with us.

• Navy Hits Satellite With Heat-Seeking Missile
• Destroyed Satellite’s Debris Spotted
• U.S. to Share Satellite Strike Data with China
• U.S. Says Satellite Shootdown Offers Model of Transparency

The British Science & Technology Facilities Council is in trouble and under threat, suffering from large cuts in research funding. Their budget is short by £80 million. The reasons for the cuts aren’t clear (the details we know are on Paul Crowther’s website). There are several factors at work, but the important thing is that this is not the result of astronomers wasting money, but as a result of factors beyond our control. Astronomy is now being hit. World class telescopes and facilities are facing closure. University physics departments will suffer huge cuts.

Find out what will be affected…

I found this message in my inbox month ago, but forgot to post it here. Well you can see what’s going on, and we need your help. If you live in UK, you can help us by writing to your member of parliament urging them to press the government to fill the black hole in STFC’s budget.

Please visit http://www.saveastronomy.org.uk if your interested.

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