[amsat-bb] LO-78 Decay Date

[Nico Janssen]

Paul,

The JSpOC has mixed up the IDs of the satellites that were launched
from the ISS on February 28. Although we all know that LITUANICASAT 1
is object 39569, 1998-067EN, it is now indicated as 39571, 1998-067EQ.
This object 39571, ARDUSAT 2, is expected to decay on July 2. But
OSCAR 78 will probably decay in August.

73,
Nico PA0DLO


On 2014-06-30 17:20, Paul Stoetzer wrote:
> I noticed that AMSAT-UK and the ARRL have both published posts that
> state that LO-78 will decay by the end of this week.
>
> That's probably based in part by information I posted on the BB from
> satflare.com, which predicts decay on July 2nd
> (http://www.satflare.com/track.asp?q=39571#TOP)
>
> However, the keps they are using appear to be incorrect. They are
> showing an altitude of just 226 km. Celestrak keps are showing an
> altitude of 317 km. Interestingly, the map view of the satellite's
> current position appears to be correct.
>
> SATVIEW's decay predictions seem to be based on the 317 km current
> altitude and show a predicted reentry of August 5th.
> (http://www.satview.org/decay.php)
>
> I think SATVIEW's prediction is more accurate. Anyone else have any input?
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
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