[amsat-bb] Re: FUNcube-1 Object Number

[Alan]

Graham,

This probably sets a record for the amount of time needed to unambiguously identify a satellite.  I
expect this will become more common due to the similarity of CubeSats and the launch mechanism.

73s,

Alan
WA4SCA


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<Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 8:00 AM
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<Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube-1 Object Number
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<Hi All,
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<We have now concluded that FUNcube-1 is indeed  Satellite 
<Number 39444 and 
<International Designator 13066AE.
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<The Celestrak cubesat.txt and amateur.txt files now show the 
<correct name 
<FUNCUBE (AO73) for this object.
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<Many thanks for your patience!
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<(AO)73
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<Graham G3VZV
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