No flare during docked passes....

From: John Locker (john@satcom.freeserve.co.uk)
Date: Mon Feb 18 2008 - 10:05:38 UTC

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I havnt seen any recent  reports about the intense flares usually seen from 
ISS during docked passes.
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/satcom_transits/flareanim.gif
So , it looks like the theory that the flare comes from the aft  Progress 
panels is correct , as during this mission ( STS122) there has been no 
Progress at the aft port.

John






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