IRAS (13777) VS. GGSE-4 (2828) Crash may happen over Pittsburgh tonight.

[c-spand]

VS.

Potential satellite collision shows need for active debris removal

Two decades-old defunct spacecraft are in danger of colliding Jan. 29, an event experts argue is more evidence of the need to clean up low Earth orbit.

spacenews.com

 

[LocutusOfBorg]

If it does happen let's hope we don't have debris falling into a populated area. There's always a chance that everything will burn up in re-entry.

 

[c-spand]

Very messy up there for sure.

 

[c-spand]

BREAKING NEWS.

Speeding Satellites On Collision Course Above Pittsburgh Do Not Hit

Crisis averted.

pittsburgh.cbslocal.com