Hi, By using the latest TLEs available for the 5 objects related to the Cosmos 2428 launch, I reconstructed their orbits from launch and was able to visualise the release of the 3 debris objects into a higher orbit near satellite separation by using the SatSpy software. I've created the following 5 images that show all five together after launch and then the 3 debris grouped in a higher orbit. They soon get apart from each other. A nice demonstration of orbital mechanics (all views are normal to the orbital plane with satellites moving counterclockwise) : June 29, 10:12 UTC http://www.obsat.com/images/C2428-1.gif June 29, 10:45 UTC http://www.obsat.com/images/C2428-2.gif June 29, 11:53 UTC http://www.obsat.com/images/C2428-3.gif June 30, 10:00 UTC http://www.obsat.com/images/C2428-4.gif Same image zoomed on the 3 debris http://www.obsat.com/images/C2428-5.gif Daniel Deak Webmestre, site Obsat Pompier, municipalite de L'Avenir, Quebec COSPAR site 1747 : 45.7275°N, 72.3526°W, 191 m., UTC-4:00 Site en francais sur les satellites: French-language satellite web site : http://www.obsat.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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