Zombiesat! What's Next for the Out-of-Control Galaxy 15 Satellite
The Galaxy 15 commercial satellite that recently lost contact with the ground has joined the ranks of a boatload of other debris adrift in space. It's now termed a "zombiesat" by engineers who have a better sense of humor than you might have imagined.
So what's next for this 4,171-pound (1,892-kg) zombiesat?
This defunct satellite will probably drift to one of two "gravity wells" that catch most out-of-control spacecraft, experts say.
Galaxy 15 could threaten nearby satellites because its communications package is stuck on and it may start interfering with its neighbors by siphoning off their signals. It's the first time such an event has ever occurred, and it sent Orbital Sciences, the satellite's builder, on a dash to figure out how to stop the satellite-run-amok.
This is a cool baseball story. Joe Niekro, one of the best knuckleball pitchers of all time (though not as good as his brother Phil) taught a young neighbor how to throw the knuckler before he died. She's now thrown two perfect games and has been recruited for the top girl's baseball team in the country.
A knuckleballer for the Bisons just missed a perfect game -- he gave up a hit to the first batter, and then retired the next 27.
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Judging by the available evidence, apparently everyone ends up with their Twu Wuv right before me. Your way is better.
Oh, I had this problem a couple of times. To the point where people would say "You and X would be so great together. If only he hadn't met Y last summer." Grrr! (although it's all worked out for the best obviously! So you never know!)
Oh, I'm not referencing any particular people, just the tumbleweeds blowing through my love life on a general basis.
Oh, I'm not referencing any particular people, just the tumbleweeds blowing through my love life on a general basis.
I can dig it. There were many years of that for me.
Oh, I had this problem a couple of times. To the point where people would say "You and X would be so great together. If only he hadn't met Y last summer." Grrr! (although it's all worked out for the best obviously! So you never know!)
Ooh, I totally had that one time! Someone (Rio, actually) talked for a while about someone she thought I'd like, and by the time we actually met (and liked each other), he had just gotten together with someone else. Booo!
I feel like there was a HIMYM episode about this.
There was that Dane Cook/Jessica Alba movie. [link]
Joe Niekro, one of the best knuckleball pitchers of all time (though not as good as his brother Phil) taught a young neighbor how to throw the knuckler before he died.
I seem to have some allergies now. Joe and Phil Niekro were sweethearts when they played here. Also, releasing Knucksie in '83 ranks in the Braves' managements most stupid decisions.
That is a great baseball story.
