Falling Space Junk: The Facts About NASA's Doomed UARS Satellite
Thursday, September 8, 2011 - 14:00
in Astronomy & Space
Frequently asked questions about the satellite UARS and its upcoming fiery plunge through Earth's atmosphere.
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