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re: Apparently it's already lost

But after only two orbits, or about three hours, SuitSat went silent.

“Apparently, the batteries on the spacesuit have either frozen or died,” NASA commentator Rob Navias said. “SuitSat is no longer being heard by ham radio operators around the world.”

SuitSat will eventually burn up in the Earth's atmosphere in a few weeks' time, NASA officials said.

http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/060204_exp12_eva2.html

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