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A​-​Kappa​-​2

by Tannheuser

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'A-Kappa-2' was the official ID for the world's first amateur radio satellite. It was successfully launched on December 12, 1961, during the nascent years of the space age and was also filed under the name 'OSCAR-1'.

The satellite itself was a modest yet ingenious creation, weighing just a few kilograms and shaped like a sphere approximately 22 centimeters in diameter. OSCAR-1's interior housed a simple transmitter, powered by solar cells that charged a battery during sunlight periods, allowing communication during the satellite's orbital night.

The original signal you're hearing is just code for "Hi"

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released August 4, 2023

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Tannheuser Stade, Germany

Tannheuser is an electronic music project by Jörg von der Fecht, based in Stade, Germany. Incorporating several ingredients from ambient, drone, soundscapes to ebm, fueled by field recordings, it tries to go deeper and create atmospheres to resonate with. ... more

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