I'm sure that this rogue satellite has been posted before, but I couldn't find it.
If so - sorry
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7245578.stm
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They say the satellite contains a hazardous material which could be fatal if inhaled by humans.
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Gen Cartwright said that exposure to the hydrazine would have similar effects to inhaling chlorine or ammonia - a burning sensation in lungs and, if too close and too much, then possibly death.
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This reminded me of the Peru meteor of last year -
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7001897.stm
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People who visited the scene have been complaining of headaches, vomiting and nausea after inhaling gases.
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I wonder therefore, if the Peru one was actually a satellite, which they weren't too bothered about. If so, why is this one so important?