The rate of decay has increased considerably, perhaps due in part to more realistic decay terms emerging as the observed arc grows. Using the epoch 09036.2 elements, I estimate decay of Omid ((09004A / 33506)) in late April, and its rocket (09004B / 33507) in early June. Later elsets have somewhat greater decay terms, so these estimates may also prove too long. Uncertainty at least one month. Ted Molczan ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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