The Economic Times

In 1965, MIT's LES-1 failed to reach its planned orbit and fell silent in 1967; 45 years later, the zombie satellite unexpectedly began transmitting again

A surprising discovery was made in 2012 when an old satellite from the 1960s unexpectedly resumed broadcasting signals. Originally believed to be out of commission since 1967, the LES-1 satellite has been transmitting for a decade due to a theorized battery malfunction. This event underscores the persistent presence of our technological artifacts in Earth's orbit and their potential to resurface long after their intended missions have ended.