... And they're coming for YOU next!

A Chinese satellite crashed through the roof of a house in Sichuan, China today after re-entering the Earth's atmosphere. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and the eternally optimistic owner was quoted by the Xinhua news agency as saying "The satellite landed in our home. Maybe this means we'll have good luck this year."

Right...

But then again:

"The landing technology of our country's satellites is very mature and the precision of the landing point is among the best in the world. Members of the public need not worry about this," it also said, quoting Chinese space experts.

So does this mean they were aiming for the guy's roof?

My version of events goes something like this:

Chinese Government Official 1: "We need to build a highway through this place, but there's a house in the way. I don't think it's gonna be that easy to get rid of it."

Chinese Government Official 2: "Hmmm.... you're right..." *thinks* "Say.... Weren't we going to bring that satellite back down this week?"

CGO1: "Oh my God! You're right! Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

CGO2: "Yes, I do believe I am thinking what you're thinking."

CGO1: "Call the Chinese Space Agency now!"

CGO2: "Already on the speed dial."

Makes you reconsider the advantages of living in a cave, doesn't it? Note particularly under Mobile Objects:

"Have you ever known a cave being demolished by falling space junk? That Chinese satellite that fell last year was targetting your house, and the next has learnt by previous mistakes!!!"

(No, this is NOT the first time this happened. And yes, obviously it DID learn from previous mistakes).