Space probes feel cosmic tug of bizarre forces
Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 8:56 am
Since we had a few space related posts that got some attention, I thought this one to be quite interesting also... Found this one posted on Slashdot
Space probes feel cosmic tug of bizarre forces
Space probes feel cosmic tug of bizarre forces
http://education.guardian.co.uk/higher/ ... 57,00.htmlSomething strange is tugging at America's oldest spacecraft. As the Pioneer 10 and 11 probes head towards distant stars, scientists have discovered that the craft - launched more than 30 years ago - appear to be in the grip of a mysterious force that is holding them back as they sweep out of the solar system.