German satellite crashes into Asia

A defunct German research satellite crashed into Earth on Sunday somewhere in southeast Asia, and several parts must have survived re-entering the atmosphere before hitting the surface at a speed of up to 280 m.p.h., scientists said. Most parts of the minivan-sized ROSAT scientific research satellite were expected to burn up, but as many as 30 fragments weighing a total of 1.87 tons could have crashed, according to the German Aerospace Center. More

(Source: Detroit Free Press - Oct 25)