Deadline for satellite re-entry looms

Scientists said on Thursday they won't know until about two hours before a defunct NASA satellite re-enters the earth's atmosphere, where it will likely land. The 6-tonne research satellite, which is the size of a bus, is expected to break-up before it lands on earth on Friday. The 20-year-old satellite is most likely to fall into the ocean or onto desert areas. ... http://www.euronews.net/