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		dtgriscom on Nov 10, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Somebody moved the UK's oldest satellite in the mi... A satellite could jam the signal for a minute or two every ninety minutes, which isn't a lot, although it might be enough to be annoying.

sandworm101 on Nov 10, 2024 [–]

Not if put into an eccentric orbit designed to have it hover in place. A tundra orbit could keep it in the way for many hours each day. Three sats could probably manage 24/7 coverage.

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