Special Report: The UARS! The Debris

Regarding UARS (Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite)

MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE SATELLITE TO HIT EARTH

• 27kg High Gain Antenna assembly impacting at 159km/h

• 25kg forward bulkhead fitting impacting at 285km/h

• 61kg Solar Stellar Pointing Platform gimbal impacting at 209km/h

• 158kg Solar Stellar Pointing Platform structure impacting at 209km/h

• 5kg fuel tanks impacting at 95km/h

• 50kg batteries impacting at 235km/h

• 1.8kg wheel rims impacting at 386km/h

• 3.2kg housing impacting at 281km/h

• 1kg bracket impacting at 64km/h

• 5kg base plate impacting at 130km/h

• 500g extension impacting at 76km/h

*Malaysia is among the countries within its impact zone.

Sources: The Aerospace Corporation and The Washington Post

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