Decades-Old NASA Satellite Emits Unexpected Radio Signal
TL;DR
A dead NASA satellite from 1964, Relay-2, unexpectedly emitted a powerful radio burst nearly 60 years after its launch, likely due to electrical buildup or impact, highlighting challenges in distinguishing cosmic signals from space debris.
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