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US Satellite Abandoned in 1967 JUST Started Transmitting Again
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| 2016
| John Smith
Posted on 05/27/2019 7:13:08 PM PDT by MikelTackNailer
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I didn't know nuke testing blew holes in the ionosphere and they were about to send up millions of signal- reflecting needles to compensate. Crazy.
To: MikelTackNailer
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posted on
05/27/2019 7:14:56 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
To: BenLurkin
This puts my NEW haircut into perspective.
To: MikelTackNailer
Aliens having some fun...
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posted on
05/27/2019 7:20:47 PM PDT
by
2banana
(My common ground with islamic terrorists - they want to die for allah and we want to kill them.)
To: MikelTackNailer
They did send them up in 1963 and there are still some up there.
To: 2banana
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posted on
05/27/2019 7:24:22 PM PDT
by
DoodleBob
(Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s^2)
To: MikelTackNailer
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posted on
05/27/2019 7:26:45 PM PDT
by
Jane Long
(Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
To: MikelTackNailer
How does it feel about imperfect biological units?
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posted on
05/27/2019 7:27:39 PM PDT
by
Jim Noble
(1)
To: 2banana
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posted on
05/27/2019 7:27:41 PM PDT
by
redshawk
(0pansy is a Liar and Hates.........he just hates!)
To: MikelTackNailer
The US has allies in Hawaii?
Who knew?
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posted on
05/27/2019 7:30:08 PM PDT
by
Deaf Smith
(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's fore sure)
To: 2banana
Damn Aliens gotta steal!
Their probably putting in a chain steering wheel and jumpin jackin hydraulics too.
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posted on
05/27/2019 7:30:35 PM PDT
by
right way right
(May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our only true hope.)
To: MikelTackNailer
LES1 radio signal recovery, 2013
In February and March 2013, amateur radio sources announced that an amateur radio satellite enthusiast, Phil Williams (G3YPQ), from North Cornwall in southwest England, had detected signals from LES-1 and determined the source after searching for identifying information on the internet. LES-1 was determined to be tumbling at about a 4-second interval (rotation speed) as determined by distinctive fading of the signals.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Experimental_Satellite#LES1_radio_signal_recovery,_2013
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posted on
05/27/2019 7:31:44 PM PDT
by
Ezekiel
(The pun is mightier than the s-word.)
To: redshawk
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posted on
05/27/2019 7:31:58 PM PDT
by
DoodleBob
(Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s^2)
To: MikelTackNailer
It’s only mostly dead.
Love, Miracle Max
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posted on
05/27/2019 7:33:16 PM PDT
by
NonValueAdded
(#Dregs #DeplorableMe #BitterClinger #HillNO! #cishet #MyPresident #MAGA #Winning #covfefe #BuildIt)
To: 2banana
A little helping hand from an alien technician?
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posted on
05/27/2019 7:33:23 PM PDT
by
The_Media_never_lie
("The media is the enemy of the American people." Democrat Pat Caddell)
To: MikelTackNailer
Is this thing in a geostationary or low earth orbit? I ask because I have a receiver capable of 237 Mhz.
CC
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posted on
05/27/2019 7:36:56 PM PDT
by
Celtic Conservative
(My cats are more amusing than 200 channels worth of TV)
To: BenLurkin
Talking to an RF engineer, he said that the nicad batteries died. After 30 years or so, a burned out component has broken loose, separating the battery from the circuit. Now when sunlight hits the panels, it goes straight to the transmitter. When the panels are in the dark, it has no power and forgets everything.
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posted on
05/27/2019 7:37:19 PM PDT
by
tbw2
To: MikelTackNailer
Since the batteries are shot and it’s only powering up when the solar panels are oriented to draw enough light to power the transmitter and computer, is there enough fuel to send a series of commands to stop it’s tumble and keep itself positioned in an attitude allowing for constant sunlight? Is there even enough fuel onboard to execute the commands, and would the engines still be in good enough shape to fire? If so, then what do you do with with a satellite that’s been considered lost for over fifty years? Might be a good project for ham operators to tackle, if NASA lets them, just for kicks and giggles. Inquiring minds want to know............Hey, I’m bored. I love little repair jobs like this.
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posted on
05/27/2019 7:38:54 PM PDT
by
Viking2002
(Free James Woods!!!)
To: MikelTackNailer
To: DoodleBob
The creator does not respond.🖖
CC
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posted on
05/27/2019 7:39:47 PM PDT
by
Celtic Conservative
(My cats are more amusing than 200 channels worth of TV)
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