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science5 months ago•4 min saved

Ancient Satellite Sends Mysterious Powerful Radio Signal

A long-dead satellite, Relay 2, unexpectedly emitted a powerful radio pulse in 2025, baffling astronomers. The pulse, detected by ASKAP, was extremely brief and intense, likely caused by electrostatic discharge or micrometeoroid impact on the satellite, highlighting new challenges in distinguishing local space clutter from cosmic signals and offering potential for space debris monitoring. The event underscores the importance of refining detection methods and policies for space environment management.

via Earth.com|

#astronomy #radio-pulse #relay-2

science6 months ago•4 min saved

Mysterious Space Signals Lead to Unexpected Discoveries Near Earth

A dormant NASA satellite, Relay 2 launched in 1964, unexpectedly emitted a powerful radio pulse in June 2024, likely caused by a micrometeorite impact or electrostatic discharge, highlighting the importance of advanced radio telescopes and improved satellite resilience.

via Rude Baguette|

#electrostatic-discharge #nasa #radio-pulse

science6 months ago•4 min saved

Long-Dead NASA Satellite Emits Unexpected Radio Burst

A mysterious radio burst detected in 2024 was traced to NASA's decommissioned Relay 2 satellite, likely caused by electrostatic discharge or micrometeoroid impact, highlighting the importance of understanding anthropogenic signals and space environment hazards.

via ScienceAlert|

#electrostatic-discharge #fast-radio-burst #nasa-satellite

science6 months ago•3 min saved

Decades-Old NASA Satellite Resurrects Mystery with Powerful Radio Pulse

A long-dead NASA satellite, Relay 2 launched in 1964, unexpectedly emitted a powerful radio pulse in 2024, likely caused by a micrometeorite impact or electrostatic discharge, providing new insights into space debris and satellite safety.

via Live Science|

#electrostatic-discharge #nasa #radio-pulse

science6 months ago•10 min saved

Dead NASA Satellite Emits Unexpected Radio Pulse After 60 Years

A mysterious radio burst initially thought to be a distant cosmic event was later identified as a signal from the dead NASA satellite Relay 2, highlighting the importance of distinguishing between astronomical phenomena and man-made signals in space observations.

via Space|

#nasa-satellite #pseudo-frb #radio-burst

science6 months ago•2 min saved

Decades-Old NASA Satellite Emits Unexpected Powerful Signal

A team of astronomers discovered that a mysterious fast radio burst (FRB) detected last year originated from the long-dead NASA satellite Relay 2, which was passing overhead at the time, rather than a distant cosmic source, revealing new insights into signals from space and space debris.

via Phys.org|

#astronomy #fast-radio-burst #nasa-satellite

science6 months ago•1 min saved

Decades-Old NASA Satellite Emits Unexpected Powerful Radio Pulse

Scientists at Curtin University detected a powerful energy pulse from NASA's Relay 2 satellite, launched in 1964 and inactive since 1967, likely caused by electrostatic discharge from a collision with space debris, highlighting the need for better detection in future space missions.

via The Independent|

#electrostatic-discharge #energy-pulse #nasa

science6 months ago•3 min saved

Decades-Old NASA Satellite Emits Unexpected Powerful Radio Signal

Astronomers detected a brief radio burst from Earth's orbit, traced back to the long-decommissioned NASA satellite Relay 2, raising questions about satellite behavior and space debris activity.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#electrostatic-discharge #nasa-satellite #radio-signal

science6 months ago•3 min saved

Decades-Old NASA Satellite Resurges with Powerful Radio Burst

A defunct NASA satellite, Relay 2, unexpectedly emitted a powerful radio pulse after nearly 60 years in orbit, likely triggered by an external event such as a micrometeoroid impact or electrostatic discharge, creating the brightest sky object momentarily and raising both scientific interest and concerns about space debris activity.

via Daily Mail|

#electrostatic-discharge #nasa-satellite #radio-burst