[amsat-bb] Magnetic Field Stabalization

[assib@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Hi Bob,
Check out www.coloradosatellite.com. Jim White posted some of the microsat
results on it, it might be applicable.
During separation, most satellites come off with some kind of a tumble. Even
though a state of no tumble is possible, it is very unlikely. 
Bar magnets align themselves to the magnetic field of the earth. Because the
atter is shaped like a bagel, the satellite will flip 180Deg every half
orbit.
assi kk7kx/4x1kx


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