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Technology Stocks : IRID - Iridium World Communications IPO Announced!
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To: Michael who wrote (1827)5/27/1999 12:14:00 PM
From: Rob Prickett  Read Replies (2) of 2693
 
"IRID satellites re-enter the earth's atmosphere in a few years. "

I don't know if you're joking or not. These satellites are 485 miles above the earth. There is no natural way (save an asteroid hit) for them to come back in for decades upon decades. They are not coming in for many multiples on their life.

Maybe you are referring to the flaring phenomena. You can spot some of the satellites in the night sky if you know where to look. They reflect light, just like the moon or a jet.

Rob
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