Five year mission - spektr-r russian radio telescope in space, gone zombie

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I can't translate the original report on this, but it has allegedly been out of contact for a few days.

Launched in 2011, 'RadioAstron' has been operational for slightly longer than the 5 year plan, still sending, but no longer receiving.

A bit of history.

Spektr-R - Wikipedia
 

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The current (and very stable ) trajectory, elliptical almost to the moon's orbit.

SPEKTR R - Orbit

Unlikely to hit anything on this planet, but you can still wear the foil accessories if inclined.
 

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Video of waterfall display and audio of Spektr-R on 24/1/19 (Approx. 250000km at the time)
Spektr R 24 01 2019 22 51 50
8936MHz LO
Spectrum inverted but audio correct.
 
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