[kefka]

Incorrect. The original phenomenon was discovered by observing sattelites around the earth. If their antenna was facing the same direction as they were moving, their orbit would decay at a faster rate. Whereas sattelites with rear facing antennas would decay slow than models predict.

That's where this research started. Is it reaction less? Possibly. Possibly not. It could be something like ablative losses from the metal. Or it could be other sources of experimental error. But right now, the understanding of the experiment is showing some unknown mass effect much greater than equalivalent ion thrust drive.

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EDIT: This story is false. Read further down for source video by creator. Reasoning: Missile guidance systems during Cold War.

[kbart]

Interesting, I've never head of this phenomenon , do you have any sources? Quick googling reveals nothing.

[kefka]

My source is a comment from a user on reddit who has cited their sources before, along with accurately correcting errors when found.

I'll look for the user, and ask of their source.

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EDIT: Ok. It looks like the Satellite pushing story was just that: a story. That narrative came from the NASAspaceflight forums where Shawyer was misquoted and the "telephone game" ensued.

The correct way this phenomenon was founded was during missile guidance and testing during the cold war.

Proof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGTjy6atKMs