this glittery gem is in orbit helping us measure the shape of our planet /

Published at 2015-10-10 21:00:00

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This ridiculous rhinestone-studded disco-ball is actually a high-precision laser-reflecting satellite still in orbit around the soil. With only tiny reflectors and no active instruments, it’s if vital data on the planet’s shape for decades.
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Source: gawker.com

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