JAXA Satellite's Out-Of-Control Tumble Captured By Amateur Astronomer | Video

2016-12-23 17:16
Paul Maley captured the Hitomi spacecraft in distress while orbiting the Earth. The video shows the spacecraft flashing light back towards Earth, revealing the tumble. If the satellite was in a stable orbit its light magnitude would remain constant. -- Full Story: http://goo.gl/SHgNNp Best Telescopes For The Money: http://goo.gl/ONQuiy Credit: Paul Maley / Edited by Space.com
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