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Busy Signals for Deep Space Experiments

Posted by chrisd on from the time-for-a-very-long-extension-cord dept.

lionchild writes "Just when you hated getting those 'Network Busy' signals on your Cell Phones..imagine what it's like to deal with communications in deep space after all these years of putting satellites and probes out there into the space lanes. Check the article out on space.com " The saddest part is the poor state that the deep space network of dishes is in, with some of the 70 meter antennae approaching their fifth decade with no repair funds on the horizon.

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  1. Have some fun with Dennis Franz by Typingsux · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    So when your communication with your space probe doesn't make it, tell him you've seen him on commercials.

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  2. Gimme that antenna! by Fyz · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Hey, if they're planning to maybe scrap that antenna, i could use it for a couple of things... Like plastering it with mirrors and place my chicken dinner at the focal point... Or fill it with water and ejoy some quality scuba diving... Finally getting a good arena to play rollerball in... Or finally getting some quality broadcasting from India..