Defunct US weather satellite breaks up in Earth orbit

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A U.S. weather satellite that retired eight years ago has fallen apart in orbit, breaking into at least 16 pieces, according to government representatives.

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[sam85geo]

The breakup of defunct satellites has the paranoia aspect of possible "target practice". It would be nice to learn the causes of the breakups.