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The Antenna That Jammed a Satellite's Way Home
An astronaut tests a last-resort jetpack, deliberately untethering from the Discovery to see if a spacewalker can return to the ship.
The Antenna That Jammed a Satellite's Way Home
This episode explores the career of Peter Wisoff, a physicist who became an astronaut and performed a critical spacewalk to secure a satellite. It examines the extensive preparation and training required for such a demanding role.
Person: Peter Wisoff
Date: October 11, 2000
Location: Fifty feet from the hull of Discovery
Device: SAFER (Simplified Aid for EVA Rescue)
Satellite: EURECA
- Peter Wisoff, a physicist…
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