[mthom]

“Disabled spy satellite threatens Earth”

Yes, it threatens the entire Earth. Its very existence. Geez, do they even look at writing samples before they hire these “reporters”?

[bill1952]

spy satellite threatens Earth

LOL! Freaking idiots. - They get their education from watching cheesy liberal movies. - In fact that reads like a movie title

The Spy that Threatened Earth.

[Rummyfan]

Disabled spy satellite threatens Earth

That's some satellite!

[blastdad51]

I really like the line

” The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the information is classified as secret. “

No $h!t sherlock , I wouldn’t want to identified as the one telling secrets either !!!!

[jwparkerjr]

I think they have it backwards. It’s Earth and its gravity and atmosphere that are a threat to the satellite, not the other way around.

[Viking2002]

I'd just like to see it plug George Soros right up the keister. LOL

[Huddled Masses]

Bush’s fault...

[Revolting cat!]

and it is unknown where on the planet it might come down

The Krintong Mafia Headquarters, please, please Mr Satellite!

[traumer]

The Chinese can shoot it down...

[Viking2002]

'Disabled spy satellite threatens Earth'

With what, a friggin' ADA lawsuit? Must want a wheelchair ramp to crash-land...... ;-)

[Billthedrill]

As for possible hazardous material in the spacecraft, Pike said it might contain beryllium, a light metal with a high melting point that is used in the defense and aerospace industries. Breathing beryllium can lead to chronic, incurable respiratory problems.

So who's gonna try to snort satellite debris? Huey Chavez?

[Carl LaFong]

This looks like a job for Gamera or Godzilla.

[ThomasThomas]

One more chance for a free taco!

[Chode]

[killermosquito]

When Skylab was falling to earth around ‘82 or ‘83 I remember hearing that it passed overhead 16 times each day.

[b4its2late]

[b4its2late]

And we can only hope it lands in some rouge middle eastern country and there is allot of them to choose from.....

[rabidralph]

So, is this spy satellite physically or mentally disabled?

[Walkingfeather]

my question is “WHY?” did this sat lose all telemetry, and control?

[metmom]

As for possible hazardous material in the spacecraft, Pike said it might contain beryllium, a light metal with a high melting point that is used in the defense and aerospace industries. Breathing beryllium can lead to chronic, incurable respiratory problems.

And as it makes its thousands of miles long trajectory re-entering the earth's atmosphere, gradually burning up along the way, with the winds dispersing the smoke, just how much of a concentration of the beryllium that this spacecraft might contain, do they think any one person is likely to inhale?

Let me guess, this guy believes in the danger global warming poses too.