----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward R. Cole" <kl...@acsalaska.net> To: <amsat-bb@amsat.org> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 2:37 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] ARRIsat-1 - No Show
> It really does not instill much confidence in partnering with > RSC-Energia for any future satellites. I will withhold judgement of > individuals involved till we learn more. I certainly am not in favor > of spending Amsat funds on such a venture, again. > > But then I no longer have a voice in the matter as I have let my > membership in Amsat lapse. That was totally a financial decision - > as a senior retired on social security, I have to chose what I spend > money for. I could continue a couple memberships that provide a > senior/retired rate. > > That also means I am retired as a field op. > > > 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 Hi Ed, KL7UW If you read the Gould Smith report SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-104.01 ARISSat-1 Not Heard During Gagarin Commemoration you will realize that there was a very poor connection between NASA, AMSAT and RSC-Energia so that any possible responsibility about the unsuccesful test of ARISSAsat-1 is not only in partnering with the RSC-Energia. Best 73" de i8CVS Domenico _______________________________________________ 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
