Paul > Indeed. I find USA 144 an interesting object. Given its different > capabilities and that its in a higher orbit...is it just a "technology > demonstrator" or is it the way that recon birds are going...according > to the > FAS site it also has a SAR capability..so what does ONYX/LACROSSE do > that > X8/USA 144 radar can't??? Presumably higher resolution?? > > Do the ONYX/LACROSSE birds ever manoeuvre? Does USA 144??? > I have analysed amateur observations of USA 144, 99-28A, since launch, and never seen any sign of a manoeuvre. David. David M Brierley Malvern, Worcestershire, UK Station 2675, 52.1358N 2.3264W 70m davidbrierley@waitrose.com -- The Information contained in this E-Mail and any subsequent correspondence is private and is intended solely for the intended recipient(s). For those other than the recipient any disclosure, copying, distribution, or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on such information is prohibited and may be unlawful. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe from SeeSat-L by sending a message with 'unsubscribe' in the SUBJECT to SeeSat-L-request@lists.satellite.eu.org http://www2.satellite.eu.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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