Re: [amsat-bb] OUT THE DOOR

[Andre v Schayk <andre@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

George Henry schreef:

> Granted, but that was only 2 satellites, and almost 10 years ago.  I 
> think what we have in mind is something on a much more "regular" 
> basis...  maybe we could even get the Russians to equip EVERY Progress 
> supply ship with some type of amateur payload to be activated when the 
> ship is cut loose to re-enter the atmosphere!
>
> George, KA3HSW

If we can get the rusians to put hamgear on every progress it might be 
worth while to propel them into an higher orbit instead of a deorbit 
burn, afterall the progress crafts have their own solar power so can be 
used a relative long time.

73 de Andre PE1RDW
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