13 Apr
2011
13 Apr
'11
1:16 a.m.
Hello, No word of ARISSat in the 4/12/2011 ISS status report, but they are watching an object that will make a close approach Friday.
"Conjunction Advisory: Ballistics experts are tracking a conjunction with Object 33457 (Chinese CZ-4B Rocket Body) with a TCA (Time of Closest Approach) on 4/15 (Friday) at 6:31am EDT. This object is an intact rocket body with good tracking returns. It is classified as a medium concern at this time."
http://www.nasa.gov/directorates/somd/reports/iss_reports/index.html
73, Armando N8IGJ