The Nadi Weather Office has been advised that the US 193 Space Satellite is expected to make an uncontrolled re-entry into the earth's atmosphere by March 6th somewhere in the pacific region based on current measurements of its decaying orbit.

Director, Rajendra Prasad said the US has decided to attempt to destroy the satellite in the next few days, using a missile from the US Navy ship in the Pacific. There is no indication yet on where or when the satellite or its remaining fragments might re-enter the atmosphere but it could be in the next 24 to 48 hours time.

Meanwhile, countries like Australia and the US have been preparing contingency plans, in case the satellite impacts them. The missile strike is intended to destroy the fuel tank in space, allowing the hydrazine to dissipate.

In Fiji, chances of it falling over land areas are very low but not zero, in other words, there is a slim possibility that Fiji would be affected.

People who observe or encounter falling debris should notify the Weather office or the National DISMAC Centre.