Skynet-1A: Why did the UK's oldest space satellite end up thousands of miles from where it should have been?
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Britain's oldest satellite is in the wrong part of the sky, but no-one's really sure who moved it.

Summary

The UK’s oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, launched in 1969, has mysteriously shifted from its original orbit over Africa to a high-risk position over the Americas.

It’s suspected that in the 1970s, Skynet-1A was intentionally moved west, possibly by U.S. controllers, but records confirming who made this decision and why are missing.

Now inactive, the satellite poses collision risks to active satellites, as it occupies a congested orbit at 105 degrees West longitude.

The UK may eventually need to consider relocating Skynet-1A or removing it altogether to mitigate risks from space debris.

  • Flying SquidMEnglish
    9•3 days ago

    Naked men from space? So like hot aliens or…?

      • Flying SquidMEnglish
        10•3 days ago

        In my case, there are always tentacles involved.

        It’s you non-cephalopods that have the weird sex.

        NSFO porn

        And yeah, I do have a big hectocotylus. Thanks for asking.

    • Zier
      3•3 days ago

      No, sorry. Naked Earth men viewed from space satellites.

        • Zier
          4•3 days ago

          Sorry. I find it very interesting. And your damn satellite is STILL IN MY WAY!!! You have until Tuesday or I blow it up!! That’s when Jorio uses his outside shower, and he has been working out. Damnnnnn!

          • @werefreeatlastEnglish
            1•2 days ago

            Shit! I forgot my iPod in the engine bay. Could I have until next week? My spaceship is at the North Pole chasing ruzzians. It’s a mission, what can I say. I’ll be up there Saturday and I’ll get my iPod and get out of your way. I can give the old rust can a kick for good measure. Or heck, I could fill it with random pyrotechnics so we can all enjoy. Like having a view of war but in space… from the ground.