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Re: Asteroid knocks out satellite?
Hi Ron and List,
Charles Osgood of CBS reported there was speculation about a meteorite just
bumping it enough to change its direction. This were not his thoughts, and
although he did not make it clear, he seemed to be saying that the owners
(PanAmSat) of Galaxy 4 were the ones noting this as a possibility. Just
wondered if anyone had heard anything more, like you, at NASA.
Best regards,
Julia
Ron Baalke wrote:
> >There is now speculation that a meteorite or asteroid may be responsible
> >for the 'disorientation' of Galaxy Four Satellite. They can communicate
> >with it but it is pointed in the wrong direction so it is not oriented
> >properly to relay messages. This has of course mainly affected pager
> >communications all over the country (90%) and PanAmSat (owner of Galaxy
> >Four) is switching over to other satellites with available channels.
> >Has anyone heard about this proposed meteorite hit as the cause for its
> >change in direction?
>
> The satellite was recently launched on May 8, and I've heard the problems
> they are experiencing is connected with the solar panel deployment.
>
> Ron Baalke
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