[amsat-bb] Re: Phase 3 Express Launch Opportunities?

[Bill Ress]

Yeah!!! Let's keep at 'em David.

Propulsion "is" the only answer we have to a better orbit. Sure - it has 
difficulties but then the challenge will be worth it. A 3U with 2U worth 
of propulsion should do it.

Regards...Bill - N6GHz

On 1/27/2012 2:31 PM, G0MRF at aol.com wrote:
> Oh......
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> Another (more serious) possibility.
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> Forget GTO and negotiate a low cost launch on one of the remaining 5 Vega
> development flights (1500km?)
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> Then use propulsion to get to MEO.
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> Better than sitting on the ground and it tests the propulsion systems and
> software for P5A
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> David  G0MRF
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> In a message dated 27/01/2012 22:10:25 GMT Standard Time, n8fgv at usa.net
> writes:
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>> 2.  China's Long March
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> Serious ITAR  problems...
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