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Bad Astronomer. It talks about why they shot it down and why it is different than what the Chinese did. Also it's interesting to note that the missile used to shoot it down didn't have a warhead it in. It just slammed into it and smashed it to pieces. Anyways it's an interesting video to anyone interested.
Also here are some cool photos of the missile launch.
http://www.defenselink.mil/PhotoEssa...SS.aspx?ID=592