Brad Young wrote: >Could this have been USA 142 (25669, 99017A)? I notice it's been lost since >November 2007, and predicted track is very similar to what I saw. ..... >Last elset was: >DSP F19 USA 142 >1 25669U 99017A 07324.02276106 0.00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 07 >2 25669 29.0657 245.4422 7091527 341.3340 18.6658 2.32920751 06 Well done Brad - I suspect this is what you saw but Im sure Mike will be able to confirm it... When I last tracked this satellite by radio (S-band) a few months ago it was still transmitting so it is quite possible that it is still in operational use - I dont know if it can change its orbit-probably unlikely - and from what I recall of its optical appearance it does the characteristic 2.5 sec flashing of a DSP -( relying on my memory now so hope its still reasonably accurate!) As soon as I come out of my winter hibernation - its cold and raining /cloudy most of the time now during my winter rainy season - Ill give it a go again by radio and optical means. By then I should have a new camera so eager to track again. Cant have everyone else having all the fun! Cheers Greg ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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