As some of you may know, NASA's Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) will be falling to earth sometime tomorrow (Friday, Sept 23, 2011). The satellite's mission was to study the Earth's atmosphere, particularly the protective ozone layer. It was launched from the Space Shuttle Discovery during its STS-48 mission in September 1991. The 5,900kg satellite entered orbit on the 15th of September 1991 at an operational altitude of 600km. The original mission duration was only suppose to last 3 years but in July 2005, 14 years after the launch, 6 of the 10 instruments were still operational.
Sometime tomorrow afternoon, UARS will fall to earth. LiveScience.com asks the question, "What are your chances of getting struck by NASA's falling satellite?" Well, taking in account that there are nearly 7 billion people living on this planet, the chances of anyone being hit is 1 in 3,200. The chances of you being hit, is 1 in several trillion. Read More Here Just imagine if parts of the satellite fell by you. How would you react? I personally would first, duck and run for cover while looking up to make sure I do not run into another falling piece. The other thing was after I made sure nothing else fell, I would go grab that debris and add it to my geeky things collection. lol Common, who wouldn't want a part of a NASA satellite...?The more and more we look up to the sky and wonder our place in this universe, we tend to forget where our feet are. Just remember, wherever that may be, the steps you are taking through the journey in your life are way more important then any discovery NASA finds in outer space. Take the time to enjoy the time you have with your loved ones, because no matter what NASA finds, it cannot give back lost time. ~ JB
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