U.S., Russian orbiting satellites collide for first time
Source: Xinhua | 02-12-2009 09:25
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- One U.S. communications satellite has collided with one defunct Russian satellite in space, NASA said Wednesday.
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A hand out picture shows an Iridium communications
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The first such collision in space, the accident occurred Tuesday nearly 500 miles (805 kilometers) over Siberia, NASA spokesman Kelly Humphries said.
A pair of massive debris clouds was produced after the crash, the spokesman said, adding that the magnitude of the accident was still unknown.
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