Scrap a satellite?

**toula** · 06-17-2012, 07:53 AM

So I'm sitting here earl Sunday morning watching the history channel and they are talking about advancing technology and satellites. I got to thinking where are all the old ones and what do they do with them. I'm sure they contain a wealth of good escrap. I know it's highly unlikely to get your hands on one as most burn up reentering the atmosphere. Anyway it was just a thought.

**Bear** · 06-17-2012, 09:32 AM

i think you'd need one hell of a ladder! and one big fishin net too! (and ya better pack a lunch ; )

**toula** · 06-17-2012, 06:32 PM

No I think a big harpoon would do the trick.

**jassiejames** · 06-18-2012, 06:50 AM

Hey, I saw that movie as a kid. Andy Griffifth I think. You other old people know What Im talking about, chime in. hehe

**wayne** · 06-18-2012, 07:19 AM

Patrick Moore (Famous UK Astronomer) Calls A Scrap Yard

**submarinepainter** · 06-18-2012, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by jassiejames

Hey, I saw that movie as a kid. Andy Griffifth I think. You other old people know What Im talking about, chime in. hehe

wasn't that Don Knotts? The Reluctant Astronaut?

**jassiejames** · 06-18-2012, 11:52 AM

not Don Knotts, It was Andy Griffifth, he owned a family salvage business, wanted a gold satellite that was going to burn in the atmosphere and make millions of dollars, Thats all I remember.

**submarinepainter** · 06-18-2012, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by jassiejames

not Don Knotts, It was Andy Griffifth, he owned a family salvage business, wanted a gold satellite that was going to burn in the atmosphere and make millions of dollars, Thats all I remember.

Salvage One was a TV series wasn't?

**jassiejames** · 06-19-2012, 04:22 AM

I think you are right, its slowly coming back the more I think about it..

**jassiejames** · 06-19-2012, 04:24 AM

Just googled it, thanks for the name.

**GeorgeB** · 06-19-2012, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by jassiejames

not Don Knotts, It was Andy Griffifth, he owned a family salvage business, wanted a gold satellite that was going to burn in the atmosphere and make millions of dollars, Thats all I remember.

I have seen him in lots of things, but never a salvage yard owner.

How many years back was the show on the air?

**Mechanic688** · 06-19-2012, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by GeorgeB

I have seen him in lots of things, but never a salvage yard owner.
How many years back was the show on the air?

Compliments of Wiki; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvage_1

Salvage 1 is an American science fiction series that aired for 16 episodes (of the 20 produced) on ABC during 1979. The pilot film, Salvage, aired on January 20, 1979 to high ratings.
Noted science fiction author Isaac Asimov served as the show's scientific adviser.

I think you can watch the episodes here,,, Sorry if I'm wrong;
Watch Salvage 1 Online - Free TV Shows & Videos

Salvage 1 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George, The show is probably older than you are that's why you don't remember it,, It's only for us old fogies,,,lol

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