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Chinese space station spurs activation of Mich. emergency operations [freep.com]

Be on the lookout for flying space junk, Michiganders.

China's Tiangong-1 space station is anticipated to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere between now and April 2 and in response, Gov. Rick Snyder activated Michigan's Emergency Operations Center today to monitor its travels.

Although unlikely, pieces of the 8.5 ton space station have the potential to land in the southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, according to the Aerospace Corporation. Debris may contain a highly toxic and corrosive substance called hydrazine.

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