Ecuador finally has its first and only satellite in space which collided with a cloud of particles from an old Soviet rocket last Thursday. Although it is still in orbit, it is spinning wildly over two axes. The satellite plays recording of Ecuador's national anthem while it transmits pictures from space. Ecuador is planning to launch another satellite in August.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Ecuador tries to fix satellite after space debris crash
Ecuador finally has its first and only satellite in space which collided with a cloud of particles from an old Soviet rocket last Thursday. Although it is still in orbit, it is spinning wildly over two axes. The satellite plays recording of Ecuador's national anthem while it transmits pictures from space. Ecuador is planning to launch another satellite in August.
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