UK's Oldest Satellite Mysteriously Relocated, Baffling Experts
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The UK military satellite Skynet-1A, launched in 1969 and decommissioned due to hardware issues, has mysteriously moved from its expected geostationary orbit. Originally positioned at 40 East, it is now located at 105 West, raising questions about who moved it and why. The satellite's unexpected position could pose risks to other satellites, and the mystery of its movement remains unsolved, with potential implications for liability in case of collisions.
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