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Odds on being hit by a satelllite
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20/09/2011 04:08:16
Nicholas Mason
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Space
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Satellites
Title:
Odds on being hit by a satelllite
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I keep seeing this statistic being quoted about the odds of being hit by a bit of Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite as it re-enters.

1 in 3200

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/8775561/Nasa-satellite-to-fall-to-earth-on-Friday-showering-debris.html

I wonder how they work this out. My gut feeling is that the odds are much higher (less likely)

Nick
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