The satellite uses the file while in the payload bay as a backup to the
primary release system. Apparently, there isn't any "early release" granted
to them so it might be the only way out. I guess that gives a whole new
meaning to "self-deployment" or in this case, "self-extraction". :)
73,
Jeff WB3JFS
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ted" <k7trkra...@charter.net>
To: "'Jeff Yanko'" <wb3...@cox.net>; <amsat-bb@amsat.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 5:18 PM
Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] PrisonSat
No Jeff, but each sat has a small metal file built in somewhere
73, Ted, K7TRK
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Jeff Yanko
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 5:00 PM
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] PrisonSat
Geez, I hope this doesn't mean we have to start committing crimes to get
our
dreams built.
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/06/15730738-san-quentin-inmates-buil
ding-satellite-hardware-for-nasa?lite
73,
Jeff WB3JFS
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