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Is This The Oldest Still-Working Geostationary Satellite?


Is This The Oldest Still-Working Geostationary Satellite? Regular followers of space news will know that when satellites or space probes reach the end of their life, they either are de-orbited in a fiery re-entry, or they stay lifeless in orbit, often in a safe graveyard orbit where they are unlikely to harm other craft. Sometimes these deactivated satellites spring back into life, and there is a dedicated band of enthusiasts who seek out these oddities.   More



(Source: Hackaday - Apr 5)

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