[amsat-bb] Re: ARRIsat-1 - No Show

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Edward R. Cole" <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
To: <amsat-bb at 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