When Satellites Begin To Fall

        Berlin - While systems are still functioning spacecraft are maneuvered to try to be directed to where the chances of hitting land are the minimalist.  The are steered as far away from humans as possible, that typically means in an ocean.  As of 2013 there have been no known injuries or significant property damage caused by space junk, according to the European Space Agency (ESA).  Meteorites travel about three times faster than space junk.  When the old satellites and left-over pieces of rockets hit the ocean they are going about 125 to 195 mph.  See also, www.aviationweek.com.