The Satellite Hurtling Toward Earth Might Hit America After All

“The United States is once again an unlikely but potential target for the 26 pieces of the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite [UARS], expected to survive the descent,” according to NASA. UARS has changed its mind; be on the lookout (not literally) for hurtling pieces of “stainless steel, titanium and beryllium” ranging from “about 10 pounds to hundreds of pounds.” Hang in there, UARS.