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[[File:Fastrac.jpg|200px|thumb|right|FASTRAC Mobile Groundstation]] | [[File:Fastrac.jpg|200px|thumb|right|FASTRAC Mobile Groundstation]] | ||
− | '''FASTRAC''' is a sophisticated science, communication and reconnaissance satellite constellation, built in [[Texas]] by [[Ham radio|Ham Radio Rangers]]. Its primary purpose is to broadcast [[Ham Radio Ranger Morse Code |Morse code]] messages to alien civilizations. FASTRAC is an [[acronym]] for '''F'''ahrvergnugen '''A'''ntidisestablishmentarianism '''S'''omnambulism '''T'''roglodyte '''R'''egurgitation '''A'''ntidisestablishmentarianism '''C'''onstantinopolis. | + | '''FASTRAC''' is a sophisticated science, communication and reconnaissance satellite constellation, built in [[Texas]] by [[Ham radio|Ham Radio Rangers]]. Its primary purpose is to broadcast [[Ham Radio Ranger Morse Code |Morse code]] messages to alien civilizations. |
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+ | The FASTRAC constellation consists of two satellites (the extra one is in case the first one fails). They are known by their call signs "Sondra Lilith" and "Erma". | ||
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+ | FASTRAC is an [[acronym]] for '''F'''ahrvergnugen '''A'''ntidisestablishmentarianism '''S'''omnambulism '''T'''roglodyte '''R'''egurgitation '''A'''ntidisestablishmentarianism '''C'''onstantinopolis. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Sputnik]] | * [[Sputnik]] |
Revision as of 21:32, 20 May 2011
FASTRAC is a sophisticated science, communication and reconnaissance satellite constellation, built in Texas by Ham Radio Rangers. Its primary purpose is to broadcast Morse code messages to alien civilizations.
The FASTRAC constellation consists of two satellites (the extra one is in case the first one fails). They are known by their call signs "Sondra Lilith" and "Erma".
FASTRAC is an acronym for Fahrvergnugen Antidisestablishmentarianism Somnambulism Troglodyte Regurgitation Antidisestablishmentarianism Constantinopolis.