----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward R. Cole" kl7uw@acsalaska.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 2:37 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] ARRIsat-1 - No Show
It really does not instill much confidence in partnering with RSC-Energia for any future satellites. I will withhold judgement of individuals involved till we learn more. I certainly am not in favor of spending Amsat funds on such a venture, again.
But then I no longer have a voice in the matter as I have let my membership in Amsat lapse. That was totally a financial decision - as a senior retired on social security, I have to chose what I spend money for. I could continue a couple memberships that provide a senior/retired rate.
That also means I am retired as a field op.
73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
Hi Ed, KL7UW
If you read the Gould Smith report SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-104.01 ARISSat-1 Not Heard During Gagarin Commemoration you will realize that there was a very poor connection between NASA, AMSAT and RSC-Energia so that any possible responsibility about the unsuccesful test of ARISSAsat-1 is not only in partnering with the RSC-Energia.
Best 73" de
i8CVS Domenico