Pioneer 10 and 11 courses pose questions for scientists.


	Pioneer 10 and 11 courses pose questions for scientists.

tabsey

12-9-2007 6:50 AM

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tabsey says:

One for amateur scientists, as the pro's can't work it out.

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12-9-2007 2:40 PM

Jorjor

Sounds like they'll have to send a celestial mechanic out for a service call.

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