Tune into SuitSat orbiting earth |
Is it just me or is it kind of haunting thinking of an empty space suit orbiting earth?
How about an empty space suit that is actually broadcasting back prerecorded messages?
Launching Feb 3, courtesy of those incredibly brainy NASA folks and Russian partners, comes SuitSat:
“We’ve equipped a Russian Orlan spacesuit with three batteries, a radio transmitter, and internal sensors to measure temperature and battery power,” says Bauer. “As SuitSat circles Earth, it will transmit its condition to the ground.”
Earthlings with the right equipment will be able to tune into SuitSat with a big, big antenna on their FM dial at 145.990 Mhz FM. By using NASA’s J-Pass program, you can find out when SuitSat will orbit over your home town.
More will be forthcoming at the official SuitSat website.
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