> I just received an email from a very reliable source that the satellite is > probably tumbling out of control. Although this is a setback for the > operaters of the Sich 1M satellite, it would be very interesing to observe > this satellite. Yes, getting light curves/flash reports would be interesting > I (and my source) have great doubts about an engine aboard this > satellite. The satellite is based on a Tselina D or Okean satellite and > they never had manoeuvring capabilities. Indeed. There have been various hints that Sich satellites might have been due for an upgrade, but nothing really definite. It will be intresting to see what this one does or doesn't do. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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