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There are certain satellites that have been inactive for long periods of time and were believed to be gone forever, but they have been known to start communicating again, which are referred to as zombie satellites. Amateur groups have taken it upon themselves to search for these satellites and attempt to re-establish communication with them.

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There are certain satellites that have been inactive for long periods of time and were believed to be gone forever, but they have been known to start communicating again, which are referred to as zombie satellites. Amateur groups have taken it upon themselves to search for these satellites and attempt to re-establish communication with them.

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