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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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[–] Gork@sopuli.xyz 13 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It looks like it's hauling a cart of giant Ferrero Rocher chocolates

[–] matelt@feddit.uk 5 points 3 weeks ago

You're spoiling us, Ambassador-ji

[–] AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space 8 points 3 weeks ago

One could have hoped that, given its significance, the cart would have been elaborately decorated like one of the ornate juggernauts one sees in India.

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

This is not intended as commentary on this submission, but this submission pleasantly reminded me of this Far Side: https://i.imgur.com/8jjciOI.png

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

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