About the change over in who handles TLE data I have received the following from a mailing list. ++++++ From: "Dr. T.S. Kelso" <TS.Kelso@celestrak.com> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 11:17 AM While we still have not received any response yet from Air Force Space Command, we have gotten an initial response from HQ NASA stating briefly that the NASA/GSFC OIG web site will continue to operate for a two-month transition period, even if that means they operate beyond October 1. They did not define when the transition period starts, but I expect to get more specific information from HQ NASA soon. This pledge from NASA is indeed encouraging as it should help to ensure a smoother transition. Dr. T.S. Kelso ++++++ After reading the above information and after contemplating the precisely worded comments by Ted Molczan and a few others, I have decided that is better just to relax. Everything will probably be fine. Maybe there will some bumps to iron out but I myself strongly suspect that TLE data will be available in the near future, at least for most of the satellites. I trust that the few supremely qualified members of this unique list will keep all of us informed with "inside information" and will work hard to enlighten anyone that needs it as to the needlessness of hiding all TLE data. A knee-jerk reaction such as that, has been, in my experience, never been permanent. Now maybe we can get back to watching iridium flares, and ISS transits, and flashing geosyncs and all the other fun things that we do together. Have a good night! I'm hoping for clear skies for the next two mornings. The Perseids are a'com'n! Maybe I'll see a NOSS or two as well. Tom Iowa USA + + + ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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