US, Russian satellites collide in space
Published: 12 February, 2009, 06:54
Two communication satellites – one Russian, one American – have collided in space some 800 kilometres above Siberia.
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Published: 12 February, 2009, 06:54
Two communication satellites – one Russian, one American – have collided in space some 800 kilometres above Siberia.