Big deal on the news tonight that it would be visible to the naked eye.
Use this site for info on where and when to look.

http://www.heavens-above.com/usa193.aspx



-----Original Message-----
>From: Nate Duehr <nate@natetech.com>
>Sent: Feb 18, 2008 8:04 PM
>To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@mit.edu>
>Subject: Re: [EE]:: USA 193 - coming to an Aegis Cruiser near you soon
>
>David VanHorn wrote:
>>> One wonders if they're really anxious to destroy SOMETHING, or if
>>> they're just playing with their toys...
>> 
>> 
>> BING!
>> 
>> 
>> And making a mess in low orbit too.  :-P
>
>They're specifically waiting until Shuttle is down (since it has to pass 
>through that orbital plane) and also planning on shooting at a very low 
>altitude, so most of the debris will re-enter, quickly.
>
>Quite different from the mess China made in a much higher (and 
>longer-lasting) orbit.
>
>Nate
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