There was a posting that alluded activation on April 12 but I find nothing on the Russian site about ARISSat-1. I suppose they could connect it to the test antenna on the ISS like they just did.
A lot of questions about the battery condition waiting for a launch in July. I would suppose there was a external power jack provided for testing. Could that power ARRISSat-1 from the ISS power systems for recharging/test transmissions? This is a question and not based on any knowledge I have about what it has.
July launch gives me time to restore my tracking antenna systems after being damaged by wind in Dec. I will probably get the antennas remounted sooner, but I still have to T/S and repair the B5400 controller.
73, Ed - KL7UW
At 05:38 AM 2/13/2011, G0MRF@aol.com wrote:
I wonder if it will sit until July?
After all the Russians KEDR name reflects the upcoming anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's flight into space. That was 50yrs ago on 12th April.
So many questions....
David
In a message dated 13/02/2011 08:28:12 GMT Daylight Time, orbitjet@hotmail.com writes:
Interesting comments:
"During the test, RSC-Energia decided to keep the transmitter on until Friday morning. "
Hmmm curious about a few things but... what impact this "test" has had on battery life, considering the vehicle now "sits" until at least July...
Robert G. Oler WB5MZO life member AMSAT/ARRL soon to be NAARS and 5Nsomething
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