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Retired US spy satellite explodes above Earth
Original: Retired US spy satellite mysteriously explodes above earth - report
A retired US spy satellite has reportedly exploded in orbit above Earth, with officials so far offering little explanation for the incident. The mysterious breakup of the defunct spacecraft is drawing attention because of possible debris risks to other satellites and questions about whether the cause was a mechanical failure, collision or something else.
Why now: The unexplained explosion of a military satellite raises questions about space debris and possible security implications.
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