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HAMSAT launches successfully

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 125.01
>From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD.
May 12, 2005
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-125.01

HAMSAT Ham satellite along with IRS-P5 was launched today 05-05-2005
10:19 IST  using PSLV C6 launch vehicle from from SHAR Space centre,
Sriharikota. Our President Air Cmdre `Subi'VU2UV of AMSAT INDIA, was a
special invitee who witnessed launch along with top dignitaries the
President of India and Governors of Tamil Nadu and Andhra pradesh at
SHAR Space Centre. The launch was successful and the satellites reported
in good health. HAMSAT after ten days of evaluation will be handed over
to the HAM community

[ANS thanks R. Ramesh, VU2RMS for the above information]

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SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-125.02
Congratulations to AMSAT-VU

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 125.02
>From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD.
May 12, 2005
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-125.02

Mr. Nagesh Upadhyaya, VU2NUD
Coordinator-Founder
AMSAT-India

Dear Nagesh:

On behalf of AMSAT, congratulations on the successful placement of
HAMSAT (VUSat) into orbit!  This is a significant achievement for the
amateur radio operators of India and around the world.  It is truly a
special day for your organization as the launch of HAMSAT was personally
witnessed by the President of India, Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam.

Your new satellite will enhance the capabilities of ham radio operators
everywhere and, especially, amateurs of South Asia.  Improved ability to
assist with communications during times of natural disasters adds to the
importance of this launch.

As you proceed with checkout of HAMSAT in orbit and verify the
satellite's overall health, please know that all of AMSAT eagerly awaits
the results of your evaluation.

As you may already know, successful launch of an amateur radio satellite
and subsequent transmitter activation in orbit qualifies that satellite
for designation as an OSCAR (Orbital Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio)
satellite.  Should you desire to have HAMSAT given your unique OSCAR
designation, please review the qualifications and the procedures at:
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/information/faqs/numbers.php.

Again, congratulations on HAMSAT's successful placement into orbit!

Sincerely,

Richard M. Hambly, W2GPS
President
Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT)

[ANS thanks Rick, W2GPS for the above information]

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