[amsat-bb] Objects from PSLV C45 launch identified

[Rick Walter]

Nico, thank you for all the great work you do determining which object numbers go with what satellite. I am surprised to hear about those new ssts not using approved frequencies. It’s a shame that happens. 
73
Rick WB3CSY 

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> On Apr 3, 2019, at 8:43 AM, Nico Janssen <hamsat at xs4all.nl> wrote:
> 
> All,
> 
> Doppler measurements show that AstroCast 0.2 is object 44083, 2019-018F.
> Downlink: 437.1729 MHz.
> 
> Doppler measurements show that AISTechSat 3 is object 44103, 2019-018AB.
> Downlink: 436.7302 MHz. Note that this frequency has NOT been coordinated
> with the IARU.
> 
> Doppler measurements show that the PS4 stage of PSLV C45, with the AIS,
> APRS and ARIS payloads attached, is object 44104, 2019-018AC.
> The APRS payload of AMSAT-India is called AISat 1 and has downlink
> frequency 145.825 MHz. Note that this frequency has NOT been coordinated
> with the IARU.
> 
> Doppler measurements show that the 6U Cubesat M6P is now about 50 s
> behind the PS4 stage. TLEs for M6P are not yet available.
> The downlink frequency of M6P is 437.265 MHz. Note that coordination of
> this frequency has been DECLINED by the IARU because there is no amateur
> radio involved in this mission.
> 
> 73,
> Nico PA0DLO
> 
> 
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