Keep track of IGS 1B (Re: IGS 1B about 3 min early)

From: Marco Langbroek (marco.langbroek@wanadoo.nl)
Date: Tue May 01 2012 - 13:27:44 UTC

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    Op 1-5-2012 12:31, Alexander Repnoy schreef:
    > IGS 1B pass about 29 Apr 18:34 UTC, 3 min early then ephemeris from 2012
    > Apr 22 12113.86.
    > IGS 1B pass about 30 Apr 19:06 UTC, 3 min early then ephemeris from 2012
    > Apr 22 12113.86.
    
    As it is getting lower and lower and nearer to uncontrolled reentry mid-2012 
    (current orbit and SatEvo suggests August reentry date), it is vital that we 
    keep good track of this satellite (03-009B). The orbit is quickly deteriorating 
    and we should strive for a near-continuous coverage to monitor the descend. This 
    could be a nice summer project for the N-hemisphere observers and provide both 
    observers and analysts with an interesting case.
    
    - Marco
    
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