[amsat-bb] Molinya

[John Hackett]

David,
         My use of the word Molniya was ambiguous.

I should !!! have emphisised *LEO* elliptical. Let me explain ...

The word Molinya in Russian means (literally) 'lightning' but in a space 
context it is accepted to mean ELLIPTICAL ... as per their TV satellite 
orbits which are in English dialogue would be classified as *HIGHLY* elliptical.

The planned space station is envisaged in a 70 degree LEO orbit.

I apologise for my misleading remarks.

73 John.   <la2qaa at amsat.org> 

From: G0MRF at aol.com
Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 11:32:56 -0400
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb]  An alternative ... or ... competition !!!.
To: la2qaa at amsat.org









In a message dated 05/07/2009 15:17:02 GMT Standard Time, 
archie.hackett at hotmail.com writes:

The 
  new Russian station is *NOT* intended to be a laboratory like the ISS but 
  
more of an in-orbit contruction platform for future Mars-like and outer 
  space 
missions.

The station will comprise a maintainable 'ball' 
  section with several docking ports 
with attachable modules.

I 
  propose that amateur radio satellite operators get together and form a group 
  to suggest/try to influence/impliment an ARISS type of project for this space 
  station.

A Strela type frame could be attached to the underside of the 
  'ball' and since the station is planned for a Molinya type orbit the coverage 
  would be suitable for DX.


Hi John.
 
Just wondering....  Is a Molinya orbit highly elliptical  
??   If so, then it cant really go above 1000km high or the crew will 
get zapped by the protons in the lower van Allen belt.
 
Thanks
 
David