Delta Star and Lacrosse, was re:Run Skymap 510 w/Win 95
Philip Chien (kc4yer@amsat.org)
Tue, 21 May 1996 00:39:09 -0400
Laurie (saslmb@juno.com) asked:
>Regarding satellite viewing:
>
>Are there any elements for Delta Star #19911 or RME #20497 (Star
>wars-type satellites from what I read)?
These were mostly unclassified tests. Here's the latest elements I have in
my database.
LACE
1 20496 90015A 96128.18623222 .00000947 00000 1 35020-4 0 6461
2 20496 43.0999 77.4007 0008864 152.0800 208.0532 15.35582551347525
Delta Star 5.5
1 19911 89026A 91161.23081871 .00025135 00000 1 53573-3 0 9749
2 19911 47.6904 153.9240 0005479 69.0217 291.1290 15.44175636123627
LACE is the sister satellite which was launched with RME.
My stats show Delta Star's reentry on 6-23-92, and RME's entry on 5-24-92.
As far as I know LACE is still in orbit.
>Are both Lacrosse 1 & 2 supposed to be a reddish color, if so, are they
>"ruby red" or just a reddish hue? They go over Orlando, FL now and then
>but I can't see them. I've been using "Ted's elements" and allowing
>several minutes of error before & after the viewing time. Any tips?
Sure - come on over to my place. ;-)
Seriously - I've never had any problems finding either of the Lacrosse
satellites. They're quite distinctly red, and very reliable - if the keps
say that they're visible, they're easy to find.
Philip Chien, Earth News - space writer and consultant PCHIEN@IDS.NET
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