Re: Japanese astronomers spot spy satellite

From: John locker (satcom@cybase.co.uk)
Date: Tue Apr 09 2002 - 06:52:09 EDT

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Hi Rob,

Looks like it is of the Trumpet  type ....

http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/sigint/trumpet.htm


Trumpet isnt however a geostationary bird , so the odds are that it is of
similar design , but of a different series.....perhaps of the "Prowler " or
"Intruder" family
http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/sigint/prowler.htm


John.




> Hi All,
>
> Looks like Japanese astronomers inadvertently spotted a large,
> presumably classified satellite.  I wonder which one?  ;-)
>
>
<http://www12.mainichi.co.jp/news/mdn/search-news/848586/spy20satellite-0-1.
> html>
>
> Cheers,
> Rob
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