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Old 29-June-2007, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Arneb View Post
Maybe you refer to the fact that Luna 1, after reaching escape velocity but before flying by the Moon released a stream of sodium, whose colorful (sic!) orange trail allowed tracking of the spacecraft from the ground. But I admit I can't find anything in your question pointing me to this answer (except for the colourful in the hint)
Well, you know how I look colorful things.... I also like colorful people. Also, the pioneer was not German, but.....
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