Yllaria
February 2, 2008, 12:29am
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Check it out here. My how the times have changed. I’d be interested in hearing people’s reaction to the event.
NASA will beam The Beatles’ song, “Across the Universe,” into deep space Monday in an unprecedented long distance dedication by the U.S. agency.
NASA’s Deep Space Network will transmit the song at 7:00 p.m. EST (0000 Feb. 5 GMT) on Feb. 4 in honor of several cosmic-themed anniversaries.
I like the song and think that the idea of sending it out is kind of cool.
I’ll think about it some more after I get over the image of my father spinning in his grave. He was from those times.
In October of 2016, NASA scientists detected a response to their transmission originating from the region of Alpha Centauri: “Free Bird!!!”
So…
Does anyone know if it’s the ‘regular’ version or the ‘Naked’ version?
I never thought the World Wildlife Fund would seek donations from so far away – perhaps they’re targeting Centaurians who feel pity for us Earthlings and the mess we’re making of our planet?
(The song was originally released on a WWF benefit album.)
Boy is that going to cost them a lot, when the RIAA takes them to court.