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

Interesting Facts About Satellites

thevintagenews.com with some fascinating reporting here on a satellite that appeared out of nowhere after being silent for 46 years.

Featured image “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 […]

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