That's the antennae, not the satellite itself

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New Age Vapors — 11/6/2007 2:56:37 PM (archived)

If Explorer is far enough from the Moon not to be affected
by its mascons, then it should still be in orbit.

But if it was in a very high orbit, I wonder if it got knocked
into a solar one?

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China's lunar probe... - Raoul - 11/5/2007 4:56:27 PM
- This a record!.... Four satellites!.... Count them!....Four satellites orbiting the Moon at the same time! - Jacob Samorodin - 11/6/2007 12:29:42 AM
  - Big doubts.... - Raoul - 11/6/2007 9:24:44 AM
    - Hmmm Explorer 35 and Explorer 49... - Raoul - 11/6/2007 12:01:23 PM
      - That's the antennae, not the satellite itself - New Age Vapors - 11/6/2007 2:56:37 PM
        
        Hagoromo - Raoul - 11/6/2007 7:29:06 PM

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