This is exactly the kind of low tech solution that we need to use in amateur sats to have orientation and orbital control. But, I worry that if we did demonstrate control, would we be allowed to "be in control" since the craft could then become a weapon in the hands of the wrong person.

Gregg
W5GGW

On 8/24/2011 10:11 PM, R Oler wrote:

http://onorbit.com/node/3709

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