[amsat-bb] RS-15 launch cover for anti-satellite test?
Greetings, This may be old news to some, but I came across an interesting article about a Soviet era anti-satellite test program called Naryad. It made a couple of sub-orbital test flights, and then supposedly was launched into a high orbit along with RS-15 on December 26, 1994. RS-15 was deployed and a short time later the booster stage turned into many objects. (Object 94 085 B-V.) http://www.russianspaceweb.com/naryad.html Interesting story atleast. 73, Armando N8IGJ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Merry Christmas Greetings
Dear All, My Good Wishes and Warm Greetings for a 'Merry Christmas' and a 'Happy New Year'. May this festive season and New Year bring in all the Peace, Prosperity, Good Health and Happiness to all of us. 73 de Mani, VU2WMY -- Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -- ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Merry Christmas Greetings
To you and yours as well Mani. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Dec 24, 2011, at 7:22, Mani VU2WMY wrote: > > Dear All, > My Good Wishes and Warm Greetings for a 'Merry Christmas' and a 'Happy New > Year'. > May this festive season and New Year bring in all the Peace, Prosperity, Good > Health and Happiness to all of us. > > 73 de > > Mani, VU2WMY > > > -- > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for > the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and > privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or > distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please > contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original > message. > -- > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: PCSAT recovery attempt
On Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:22:06 -0500 "Bob Bruninga" wrote: > Starting Monday Morning, I will be trying to recover PCSAT. We need > everyone to not use it until we give up. > Just one single packet from a user during a pass will easily kill that > pass's chance of recovery.. Good luck with it! Maybe we'll have a Christmas miracle - that is, everyone shutting their damn beacons up ;-) -- Gordon JC Pearce MM0YEQ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 heard
I heard ARISSat-1 loud and clear at 15:55 UTC pass. Did not decode any telemetry due to bad sound card setup :( Data transmission and CW sounded very healthy indeed. -jari oh3uw ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] ISS Soyuz rocket re entry
The recent launch to the ISS the Soyuz rocket comes back http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRY8hW2ya7E Video taken in Germany Steve Daniels G6UIM ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] December 24, 1968
Apollo 8 reaches the moon and makes 10 orbits, demonstrating that a lunar landing might be feasible. It was the first time that a crew flew further than LEO and entered the gravitational field of another celestial body. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] December 25, 1642
Sir Isaac Newton's birthday. Without his work on gravity, we might not have satellites. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: December 25, 1642
At 11:37 AM 12/25/2011, B J wrote: Sir Isaac Newton's birthday. Without his work on gravity, we might not have satellites. Thanks for that, I didn't realise Newton was born on Christmas Day! :) 73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL http://vkradio.com ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] ANS-359 AMSAT Weekly Bulletins
AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-359 ANS is a free, weekly, news and information service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-edi...@amsat.org In this edition: * Help AMSAT to Fly Fox-1: Solar Panel Campaign Begins * SKN On OSCAR 2012 In Memory Of W1JSM * FO-29 Satellite Recovery in Progress * AMSAT-India Announces Linear Transponder * UK Space Agency Ukube-2 CubeSat Mission Concept Studies * Satellite Shorts From All Over * ARISS Status - 19 December 2011 SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-359.01 Help AMSAT to Fly Fox-1: Solar Panel Campaign Begins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 359.01 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. December 25, 2011 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-359.01 As AMSAT embarks on the Fox-1 Project, here is an opportunity to literally put your callsign on the Fox hardware. AMSAT is looking for major donations to help underwrite the cost of solar cells/ panels, one of the more significant expenses of the project. These solar cells are needed for the flight unit as well as for the a flight spare. As Fox-1 will have solar cells on all six sides of the spacecraft and given the relatively small surface area avail- able on each side (at most 4" by 4" per side), AMSAT will invest in high efficiency solar cells to gain as much power as possible to operate the spacecraft. To protect the installed solar panels prior to launch, a lexan cover for each side will be fabricated and mounted to protect the cells. Prior to placement of the flight spacecraft into the 'P-Pod' that will house the cubesats on the launch vehicle, the lexan covers will be removed. "Friends of Fox" are encouraged to consider several levels of fund- ing support: 1. Donate $1,000 to support purchase of one panel that will cover one side of the spacecraft. 2. Donate $6,500 to support the purchase of six sets of solar panels to cover the entire spacecraft. Donors who contribute at these levels will have their callsign etched on the lexan cover protecting solar panels of the flight unit and the flight spare. Following the launch of Fox-1, donors will receive the lexan solar panel cover with their callsign for 'their' solar panel mounted on a plaque commemorating their contribution to the Fox-1 project and highlighting the purpose of the lexan cover. A letter of authenticity will be provided attesting to the use of the lexan cover to help protect the solar panels. Other potential donor levels are also available: 1. Donate $500 for one solar cell (two cells make up a 'panel' on one side of the spacecraft). 2. Donate $250 for one-half of a solar cell (one-quarter of the solar panel for one side of the spacecraft. Donors contributing at these levels will receive a letter affirming their contribution, including specifying which side of the spacecraft 'their' cells are located. If you're interested in supporting AMSAT's need to purchase solar cells, please return the Fox-1 fundraisingform sent to members. We expect significant interest so make your donation NOW to take full advantage of this donation opportunity. Additional donation opportunities may be found at: + Call Martha at the AMSAT Office +1-888-FB AMSAT (1-888-322-6728) + Paypal donation widget on the main page at: http://www.amsat.org + Paypal donation widget for Project Fox at: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/fox/ + You can also go to the Paypal site and send your donation to mar...@amsat.org. + The AMSAT Store: http://www.amsat-na.com/store/categories.php All donations over $40 will receive a Fox pin. Donations of $120 or more qualify you for AMSAT President's Club [ANS thanks AMSAT President Barry Baines, WD4ASW for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-359.02 SKN On OSCAR 2012 In Memory Of W1JSM AMSAT News Service Bulletin 359.02 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. December 25, 2011 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-359.02 You are cordially invited to participate in Straight Key Night on OSCAR 2012, conducted by AMSAT for all radio amateurs through- out the world. This year's event is dedicated to the memory of Don Brown, W1JSM, who passed away in 2011, aged 90. Don was a longtime, enthusiastic VHF/UHF and satellite operator, and one of our most frequent Best Fist winners. As always, SKN on OSCAR is simple and informal. Just operate CW through one or more satellites on 1 January 2012 ( to 2400 UTC), using a straight hand key. There is no need to send in a log, but all participants are encour- aged to nominate someone they worked for Best Fist. Your nominee need not have the best fist of anyone you heard, only of those you worked. Send your nomination to w...@amsat.org. A list of those nominated will appear in ANS in early February. [ANS thanks Ray Soifer, W2R
