Skynet-1A: Military Spacecraft Launched 55 Years Ago Has Been Moved By Persons Unknown...The dead satellite should be in a geostationary arc at a longitude of around 40 East. But it isn't.

IFL Science ^ | November 11, 2024 | James Felton

[Revel]

I know. Aliens picked it up. Studied it. And then put it back in the wrong place.

[UnwashedPeasant]

Is there a treaty to determine who has right of way in space?

[Libloather]

Yeah, I did it. So what?

[Irenic]

David Bowie - Major Tom - Space Oddity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT3h0cs54eM

[pfflier]

Who would you ask? Records are likely on a tape drive that is not easily accessible if they can be found at all.

Thank you. It took 25 posts to get to a coherent opinion.

Too many comedian wannabes on this thread.

[Deaf Smith]

The satellite changed orbit in the 1970’s.

Not sure why it is a late 2024 story.

[Lurker]

“Lucas Electric?”

The Prince of Darkness.

L

[mazz44]

There is no such thing as an, “Orbit circling around a rotating, corkscrewing ball called earth.”

[mabarker1]

[P8riot]

I have a 1947 Panhead that leaks a bit too.

[MeanWestTexan]

Very fast, even by today’s standards

Handles well, IF you know what you are doing, especially with modern tires

Unforgiving if you do not.

[MeanWestTexan]

I had a 356 that did as well.

The 550 has a unique engine that is really a race car engine. I’ve got it pumping nicely, but took some effort.

[kosciusko51]

👍

[linMcHlp]

So Bud said to Syd, "What happens if I push this _ _ _ _ _ _?

[Red Badger]

Lucas Electronics.......

[Jet Jaguar]

The Prince of Darkness...

[Red Badger]

Occam’s razor says it was hit by a small rock or space junk.........

[Red Badger]

Of sorts......

[Red Badger]

We learned in kindergarten to put up our toys where they belong when we’re done playing with them.........

[Red Badger]

Ozzy Osbourne???????.....