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General Category => Huh? => Topic started by: ThaDood on May 21, 2026, 1736 UTC

Title: The US Navy 1964 satellite that won't die? SWL'ing rip.
Post by: ThaDood on May 21, 2026, 1736 UTC

https://spacedaily.com/b-there-is-a-single-satellite-launched-by-the-us-navy-in-1964-that-is-still-in-orbit-still-transmitting-and-still-being-used-by-amateur-radio-operators-around-the-world-and-nobody-at-the-nav/
OK... How come we were able to make gear that could last over 60 years, yet today you are damn lucky to have something that lasts 60 months? Huh...

Title: The US Navy 1964 satellite that won't die? SWL'ing rip.
Post by: Dude111 on May 22, 2026, 1431 UTC

Yup I know DOOD,its sad in many ways..

Lets hope that bird keeps sending good info!