fallen

When I hear the word "satellite", the first thing that comes to my mind is a round plate-like object that gives my TV a very clear reception (pre-Digibox days)


Readers who remember this photo will probably be as young as I am. Hahaha!

from yahoo image

Alright, that's Skylab. Remember the collision scare in the late 70's? Yup, Skylab re-entered Earth in late 70's and there was panic everywhere. Repent! Repent! Of course, it came back... nobody was hurt.Many blamed the re-entry on the mighty sun (increased solar activity).

Last Sunday, I saw an article on a satellite that will re-enter Earth this week. Readers, repent, repent!

yahoo image

It is called UARS or Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite. According to NASA, it was launched 20 years ago to study the ozone layer. Now, it's coming back. Does this mean the research is done and we don"t have any ozone layer left? Ohhh, repent, repent!Take cover! Hurry!


Actually, there is a min ute chance that it will hit any populated area and the parts will burn in the atmosphere before hitting the ground. Last advice from Nasa is that, some parts will likely hit Australia by Friday or Saturday (Manila time). Please bring your helmets when you wander around.


If by chance calculations could go wrong, and Philippines will be included in the new coordinates, it's far better to be ready with your helmets or "kawali" o "kaldero" ni Lola.


At least for a day, junkshop industry will boom on this side of the globe.Imagine titanium falling from the sky.Who knows, Superman may even be on board!


Bato-bato sa langit, ang tamaan di umilag!


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