Iridium 46 observed

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In response to Rob Matson's inquiry regarding IR 46, I observed it recently
and videotaped what appeared to be irregular flashing. Since the geometry of
the pass was not optimum, I could not track it very long but there are other
opportunities in the near term. I can confirm that it is definitely
tumbling.

A table is reportedly in work by Motorola to identify which IR satellites
are mistagged. When this comes out, I hope to have it available for the net.

Paul

Paul D. Maley
United Space Alliance
DO5/Cargo Operations
NASA Johnson Space Center
Houston TX 77058 USA

tel. 281-244-0208
email: paul.d.maley1@jsc.nasa.gov
latitude 29.6049 north, longitude 95.1086 west

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