The Phobos Grunt satellite is a failed Russian satellite with about 11 tons of radioactive material, and is bound for Earth. Either it will hit (they say they don't know where) or it will explode in the atmosphere.
It's not 11 tons of radioactive material, it's 7-11 tons of toxic rocket fuel, which will likely ignite during re-entry and blow up the vehicle. They say there is a small amount of radioactive Cobalt in one of the gauges, but it poses no risk. They do however expect 20 -30 fragments of the satellites/space vehicle, weighing upwards of 200kg (440lb) each, to hit the earth's surface.
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I don't hate my parents, I don't get drunk just to spite them.
I have my own reasons to drink, I think I'll call my Dad up and invite him.
Don't worry Korps3, I read Phobos and imidiately thought Mars' moon.
Anyway, between Phobos Grunt and Apophis and the countless other shit that's bound for Earth that we don't know of yet, I'd say we are pretty much boned. =P
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Head's up!
I have my own reasons to drink, I think I'll call my Dad up and invite him.
I'm an adult now... (TPOH)
Anyway, between Phobos Grunt and Apophis and the countless other shit that's bound for Earth that we don't know of yet, I'd say we are pretty much boned. =P