:09:01
...has initiated orbital degradation.
:09:04
Computer trajectory models
predict a steady acceleration...
:09:07
...in sequence with
the gravitational constant.
:09:09
There's a systems failure in online
navigation and guidance avionics.
:09:14
All redundant systems
are non-responsive.
:09:17
Without active course correction
in the next 30 to 40 days...
:09:21
...the satellite will reenter
the Earth's atmosphere.
:09:24
And crash?
:09:28
General.
:09:30
Ikon has served you for 14 years.
:09:32
That is in the performance range
of a communications satellite.
:09:36
It will probably crash in the ocean
or burn up in the atmosphere.
:09:40
I think it's best that we let it.
:09:45
My country's grateful for the efforts
of NASA and the State Department.
:09:50
However, losing Ikon is not an option.
:09:54
Ikon is not just a communications
satellite to the Russian Federation.
:09:59
Ikon is the communications satellite.
:10:03
You are undoubtedly aware
of our restructuring programs.
:10:07
Losing all telecommunications...
:10:09
...until we're able to replace Ikon
could plunge us into chaos.
:10:15
And perhaps...
:10:16
...even civil war.
:10:21
Hard to believe you fellas
only have one bird up there.
:10:27
Couldn't we just
transfer the workload?
:10:31
Gene. Excuse me, Sara.
:10:34
We have a presidential mandate
to assist the Russians...
:10:38
...our partners in
the International Space Station.
:10:41
And I assure you
that we will fix this problem.
:10:45
It's just a glitch.
:10:48
You are feeding these guys
bold-faced lies.
:10:51
It's a waste of money
and my staff's time.
:10:53
Sara, you're one hell
of an engineer...
:10:56
...but you don't know jack-shit
about politics.
:10:58
Helping the Russians save face
is an act of good faith.