Mystery Surrounds Skynet-1A Satellite's Unexpected Relocation
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A defunct British satellite, Skynet-1A, launched in 1969, has mysteriously drifted from its graveyard orbit to a busy satellite area over the Pacific Ocean, raising collision risks. Experts suggest it was deliberately moved in the 1970s, possibly by the USAF, which had control during British maintenance periods. The satellite's new position in a 'gravity well' poses ongoing threats to active satellites, highlighting the persistent issue of space debris management.
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- Scientists Puzzled by Military Satellite That Appears to Have Been Moved to a Distant Location Futurism
- Who Moved This Satellite? SkyNet-1A Is Halfway Around the World From Where It Should Be Gizmodo
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