Mystery Movement: UK's Oldest Satellite Skynet-1A Shifts Orbit After 50 Years

The UK's oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, launched in 1969, has unexpectedly moved from its intended orbit over eastern Africa to a position above the Americas, raising concerns about space debris. Originally part of Britain's telecommunications network, the satellite's relocation appears to have been intentional, possibly commanded in the mid-1970s, but the reasons and responsible parties remain unknown. Its current orbit poses collision risks with active satellites, prompting discussions on potential removal to a safer orbit.