Re: Plan to revive 1970s UK satellite

From: Skywise (skywise@skywise711.com)
Date: Wed Sep 07 2011 - 23:38:48 UTC

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    Just wanted to add a couple of interesting links that were sent to
    me from someone not on the list.
    
    http://www.spaceuk.org/
    
    http://www.spaceuk.org/journal/prospero4.pdf
    
    The PDF is about the X-series of UK satellites, with much information
    on their planned use as testbeds for ion engines for orbit raising.
    
    Brian
    
    > Thought this story might be of interest. A plan to revive the
    > UK's Prospero satellite, still in orbit, for it's 40th anniversary.
    > 
    > http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14783135
    
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