Re: oldest visible satellite?

On Mon, 24 Mar 2003 22:10:00 -0500, "Peter A. Neenan"
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>What is the oldest satelite (longest time in orbit) that is still visible
>from earth?  I am guessing the Vanguard satellite (which weighed about 3 lbs
>and was the size of a grapefruit) that was launched in March, 1958 is still
>in orbit, but probably can't be seen except with the most powerful
>telescope.  Would it be one of the TV or weather satellites?
>
>Peter Neenan
>

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