[amsat-bb] BY70-1 decay estimate

[Nico Janssen]

All,

BY70-1 may be expected to re-enter around February 10 to 13.

The apogee of the satellite has now decreased to 392 km and the perigee
has decreased to 203 km.

73,
Nico PA0DLO


On 28-01-17 14:08, Nico Janssen wrote:
> All,
>
> If the current trend continues, BY70-1 may be expected to decay and
> burn up in the atmosphere by mid-February.
>
> The apogee of the satellite has decreased from initially 520 km to now
> 426 km and the perigee has decreased from initially 216 km to now
> 208 km.
>
> 73,
> Nico PA0DLO
>
>
>
>
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