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FEMA: Satellite Re-entry
URL: http://www.fema.gov/media/2008/satellite.shtm

Description:
Collection of documents concerning the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) role in the disabled U.S. spy satellite that was intentionally destroyed by a missile in February 2008 to prevent hazardous chemical risks to U.S. citizens. FEMA has "been charged with the consequence management piece of the reentry in the event the disabled satellite impacts the continental U.S. or one of its territories." Includes text of "First Responder Guide for Space Object Re-Entry." From FEMA.

LII Topics: Astronomy, Cleanup & Treatment, Intelligence Service, National Security, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Satellites

Publisher:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Extra Keywords
reconnaissance hydrazine

LII Database Information:
Record 25533 created by Jennifer English on 02/21/2008
Last modification on 02/25/2008
Published: 02/27/2008  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25533

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