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Originally Posted by MattMarriott
Explicit answer:
---- These are hoaxes as explicitly mentioned
1a. Space Shuttle
1b. ISS
---- These are not hoaxes
2. Other satellites (communications, sensing, imaging, astronomy)
3. Commercial Earth-imaging satellites
4. Commercial communications satellites
5. Tracking (e.g., GPS) satellites
---- These are hoaxes, as defined by the Luna 1 line:
6. Spacecraft in lunar orbit (e.g., Selene, just launched by the Japanese).
7. Spacecraft in Sun-observing orbits (e.g., SOHO, Ulysses).
8. Spacecraft orbiting Mars/Jupiter/Saturn (e.g., Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter).
9. Spacecraft on interstellar trajectories (Pioneer 10/11, Voyager 1/2).
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Because the middle section is simply just too provable for him to be able to refute.
He probably used to claim they were hoaxes too.
Also, Occam, understanding your frustration and agreeing with your sentiments, I would consider you a valued member and hope that you don't leave BAUT
