The website link here details the imminent and uncontrolled return to Earth of a 20,000 lb spy satellite that has lost power and can no longer be controlled. Fears are now that radioactive and other hazardous materials that are part of the satellite's configuration could cause serious problems depending on where the vehicle enters the atmosphere.

There are, however, unsubstantiated rumors that the object returning to the earth is not really a powered-off spy satellite at all, but the Nation of Islam Mothership returning to terra firma after all of these years. What is bringing it down to earth may be the increasing likelihood of an Obama victory in the Democratic primaries. The crew members are afraid that their absentee ballots would be disqualified so they will return to cast their ballots in person and show their solidarity with the Illinois Senator.

Another rumor has it that the object with a decaying orbit is a failed attempt by the Chinese to build an orbital deathstar--an effort that has failed due to their choice of Windows Vista as the primary operating system powering the vehicle's navigational array and the power management grid for the propulsion systems on board.

Given the choice between the two I see the second scenario as more likely.

"Send the fleet to the far side of Endor," was the quote from Chinese President Hu Jin Tao just prior to this announcement.