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In 1981, the Indian Space Agency, ISRO, prepared to launch its first communication satellite, named APPLE, into space. To test the satellite, scientists placed it on a simple ox-drawn wooden cart to… (lemmy.today)

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Full title: In 1981, the Indian Space Agency, ISRO, prepared to launch its first communication satellite, named APPLE, into space. To test the satellite, scientists placed it on a simple ox-drawn wooden cart to create an environment free from electrical or magnetic interference for checking the instruments.

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[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Are the wheels non-ferrous metal or just not a strong enough magnet to interfere?