And don't forget the Pioneers

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ljk — 9/22/2006 1:14:15 PM (archived)

Pioneer 11, launched in 1973, kept transmitting until late 1995.

Pioneer 10, launched one year earlier than its near twin, kept talking until 2003.

And though we haven't talked to it in a while, Pioneer 6 - launched in 1965 -
may still be able to transmit to Earth.

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Voyager 1 - potholes and speed bumps in the heliosheath - Laurie Street - 9/21/2006 11:07:49 PM
- I didn't realize they headed in the direction of Ophiuchus. - podrock - 9/22/2006 4:23:05 PM
  - Pioneer destinations - LJK - 9/22/2006 7:53:36 PM
- It is amazing. NASA does some things right. Mars rovers, too. (n/t) - Bowser - 9/22/2006 3:14:16 AM
  - And don't forget the Pioneers - ljk - 9/22/2006 1:14:15 PM
    - Shot in the DARK - carl - 9/22/2006 3:32:29 PM
      - Pioneer 6 - LJK - 9/22/2006 4:18:25 PM

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