Posted on 11/23/2016 3:13:48 AM PST by ARGLOCKGUY
An American satellite abandoned in 1967 suddenly came back online and began transmitting again for the first time in 50 years.
Amateur astronomers first suspected that theyd found the satellite in 2013, but needed years to confirm that it was still occasionally transmitting. The satellite, dubbed LES1, was built by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and launched into space in 1965.
A mistake in the satellites circuitry caused it to never leave its circular orbit, and it eventually stop transmitting in 1967. The satellites signal now fluctuates widely in strength, meaning that its likely only transmitting when its solar panels are in direct sunlight. Scientists expect that the satellites onboard batteries have disintegrated.
Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/22/satellite-abandoned-in-1967-mysteriously-comes-back-online/#ixzz4QpV3KsMh
Same here. The Halley’s Hype from my childhood in the 60s (from people who were alive in 1910 and claimed to have seen it) was a real let down when it finally showed up and was a faint oblong dot.
I don’t believe any of this for two simple reasons:
1. Battery life.
2. Orbit maintenance.
The Satellite has limited, non-regenerative resources. Not 50 years worth.
The batteries would have died from repeated use/recharging and the orbit would have decayed after having expended its limit fuel (probably pressurized gas), and bird would have de-orbited.
Add Halleys’comet to the List,
I may never recover from the disappointment.
And became a lez?
Psyop. Propaganda. Lie.
They’re heeerrrrre!
As long as it doesn’t start broadcasting a certain Rick Astley song, I’m good.
Depends on how high it was. Vanguard I (launched 1958) and the third stage of the rocket that orbited it are both still in orbit, and should stay in orbit for another 300 years or so.
I think the article indicates that they think the batteries are dead, but the solar cells aren't.
Not if, as noted above, it's in a 1700 mile high circular orbit.. BTW, Vanguard I (launched 1958) and the third stage of the rocket that orbited it are both still in orbit, and should stay in orbit for another 300 years or so.
I think the article indicates that they think the batteries are dead, but the solar cells aren't.
There is very little atmosphere 1700 miles up, so the drag no the bird is not much. She will be up there for a long time.
Grant writers salivating.
First thought that came to mind.
Uhm... you off your meds again?
V’Ger!
Repaired by Aliens who came from their Moon base.
Sounds like a good plot for a Star Trek movie
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