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Astra 1K Communications Satellite now Space Junk

Posted by michael on from the watch-out-below dept.

bachelor#3 writes "Astra 1K, which was to replace 3 other satellites, didn't make it. Launch services were being provided by International Launch Services. Here's a timeline, from T-minus 30 minutes onwards."

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  1. Alcatel. by penguin_punk · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Seeing as it was made by Alcatel Space and Alcatel just axed another 10,000 jobs yesterday (or the day before?) Do you think it was a sign? I'm just a conspiracy nut.

    (ddaadaataaday! wee! look at me, I'm waiting for my 2-minute-filter to wear! ladeedaa)

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    HURD - Hurd's Under Research & Development
  2. Space Salvage Rights by herbierobinson · · Score: 4, Insightful

    If somebody else went up and fixed it, who would own the satellite?

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    An engineer who ran for Congress. http://herbrobinson.us