【BBC】美国人也要打卫星了？：Satellite could plummet to Earth# Aviation - 航空航天
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A "large" US spy satellite has gone out of control and is expected to crash
to Earth some time in late February or March, government sources say.
Officials speaking on condition of anonymity said the satellite had lost
power and propulsion, and could contain hazardous materials.
The White House said it was monitoring the situation.
A spokesman said "numerous" satellites had come out of orbit and fallen back
to Earth harmlessly over the years.
"We are looking at potential options to mitigate any
to Earth some time in late February or March, government sources say.
Officials speaking on condition of anonymity said the satellite had lost
power and propulsion, and could contain hazardous materials.
The White House said it was monitoring the situation.
A spokesman said "numerous" satellites had come out of orbit and fallen back
to Earth harmlessly over the years.
"We are looking at potential options to mitigate any