Re: ISS and Atlantis observation

From: Jeff (jayteepee@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Sun Feb 18 2001 - 16:00:23 PST

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    Tristan Cools wrote:
    
     >Is it possible that Atlantis was flying in a position with the black 
    bottom >facing the Earth ?  This would explane its rather faint brightness.
    
    At this time the payload bay doors were closed in anticipation of 
    landing.  Also, the orbiter was in various flight profiles during the 
    day.  I assume to minimize heat collection without the payload bay radiators.
    
    Jeff Poplin
    King, NC
    
    
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