Russian Mars Probe May Crash to Earth on 15th Jan 2012

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A failed Russian probe that was destined for Mars may crash to Earth next week if media reports are true. The Russian probe Phobos-Grunt was left stranded in Earth's orbit after its November 8th launch just gone when it sustained a fatal problem.

"As of Wednesday morning, the fragments of Phobos-Grunt are expected to fall January 15, 2012," Alexei Zolotukhin, spokesman for Russia's military space forces said.