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Abandoned in 1967 Then 46 Years Later a US Satellite Started Transmitting Again


Abandoned in 1967 Then 46 Years Later a US Satellite Started Transmitting Again “Surprise” might be an understatement to describe amateur astronomer Phil Williams’ reaction upon being told that the ghostly radio signal he had detected was in fact coming from a satellite that had failed and disappeared decades ago. Williams told Southgate Amateur Radio News that the signal he detected from his base in Cornwall seemed to cycle every four seconds, diminishing and returning to create an eerie repetitive sound.   More



(Source: The Vintage News - May 10)

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