Dale, It has been stated that the stable orientation will be face-on to it's motion. Once that happens there will no nighttime flares from the sun. The object being reflected must be above the horizon. Draw a picture if you are not sure. Would you be satisfied with a lunar reflection? Randy -----Original Message----- From: seesat-l-bounces+rjohn=axarosenberg.com@satobs.org [mailto:seesat-l-bounces+rjohn=axarosenberg.com@satobs.org] On Behalf Of Dale Ireland Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 12:25 PM To: seesat-l@satobs.org Subject: Nanosail questions Hello Is nanosail-d in a stable orientation with predictable flares like an iridium? I can't find nanosail or 90027 at Space-Track. Is it "classified" or is there some other way to search for latest elements? Dale _______________________________________________ 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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