I've loaded these TLEs into the online tracking program at the following links: three objects, one for each TLE: http://www.satflare.com/track.php?q=TempMUOS One object. Program switches over the 3 TLE: http://www.satflare.com/track.php?q=TempMUOSauto Regards, Simone >----Messaggio originale---- >Da: ssl3molcz@rogers.com >Data: 24-feb-2012 15.35 >A: <seesat-l@satobs.org> >Ogg: MUOS 1: pre-launch estimated orbital elements > >MUOS 1 is scheduled for launch from CCAFS on an Atlas V-551, today, 2012 Feb 24; the launch window is from 22:15 to >22:59 UTC. Launch coverage is available at Spaceflight Now: > >http://www.spaceflightnow.com/atlas/av030/status.html > >The following *rough* TLEs are based on launch at window-open. > >MECO 1 167 X 624 km >1 79601U 12055.93565972 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 05 >2 79601 28.0000 308.9140 0337670 130.0000 3.3000 15.58830000 06 > >MECO 2 193 X 34447 km >1 79602U 12055.94571759 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 07 >2 79602 26.0000 311.3140 7227302 179.9293 1.5500 2.38040000 08 > >MECO 3 3463 X 35786 km >1 79603U 12056.05051156 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 05 >2 79603 19.0000 326.8140 6215271 179.0000 74.6500 2.07084000 05 > >Spacecraft separation is planned to occur at T+3:01:23. Soon afterward, the Centaur will conduct a Collision and >Contamination Avoidance Maneuver (CCAM), followed by a blow-down of remaining Centaur propellants. The typical Centaur >end of mission occurs 4400 s after spacecraft separation. > >I have not evaluated visibility windows, but based on a quick look, it appears that the CCAM and blow-down will occur >within range of Western Australia, but well after sunrise. Prospective observers should use the MECO 3 TLE to evaluate >visibility. > >Eventually, the payload will enter an approximately 5 deg inclined GEO orbit in one of the existing UFO slots. Space.com >recently reported that it will be located over the Pacific Ocean. The slot in that region is at 177 W. The article also >stated that there will be a 6 month check-out period; it is unclear whether check-out will occur at the initial >operating location or elsewhere over the Pacific. > >http://www.space.com/14587-navy-military-satellite-muos-launch-thursday.html > >Ted Molczan > > >_______________________________________________ >Seesat-l mailing list >http://mailman.satobs.org/mailman/listinfo/seesat-l > _______________________________________________ Seesat-l mailing list http://mailman.satobs.org/mailman/listinfo/seesat-l
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