Yes , in the 60's and earley 70's satellites that passed overhead consisted as two bodies joined together giving the appearance of two joined glowing lights. What has happened to them all. Now we get only single light sourses from satellites. Why and where have the old satellites gone?
2006-09-29 05:21:57 · 4 answers · asked by marinyshka 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
the effect you mention is an example of star-gazing and spotting Skylab which crashed in shards and pieces in Australia or New Zealand, I believe, in the late seventies. Early eighties?
2006-09-29 05:25:32 · answer #1 · answered by bluedecker97 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satelites have a set life span. Most of the satelites put in orbit many years ago were close to earth and thus their lifespan was greatly limited. Today's satelites are farther out and smaller in size.
You can go to the NASA webiste and there are links there to locate specific satelites and you can use this tool to help you find one again. Although unless it's really big (you can see the Space Station for example) chances are you won't see them unless it's a really clear night and you are far away from any earthly light sources that would interfere.
Good luck and I hope this helps!
2006-09-29 05:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by wrkey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Satellites back then were shorter lived than the ones made today. The older satellites stayed closer to earth and were larger, enabling us to see them. Today's satellites (thanks to the ever changing technology) can be made smaller, less expensive then those of old, can orbit further from the earth and for longer periods of time.
2006-09-29 08:03:37 · answer #3 · answered by Krynne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
upgrade!
2006-09-29 05:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋