Graham,
This probably sets a record for the amount of time needed to unambiguously identify a satellite. I expect this will become more common due to the similarity of CubeSats and the launch mechanism.
73s,
Alan WA4SCA
<-----Original Message----- <From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org <[mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Graham Shirville <Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 8:00 AM <To: AMSAT BB <Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube-1 Object Number < <Hi All, < <We have now concluded that FUNcube-1 is indeed Satellite <Number 39444 and <International Designator 13066AE. < <The Celestrak cubesat.txt and amateur.txt files now show the <correct name <FUNCUBE (AO73) for this object. < <Many thanks for your patience! < <(AO)73 < <Graham G3VZV < < <_______________________________________________ <Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of <the author. <Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur <satellite program! <Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb <