Ken, Great idea, how about putting AO-40 1st on the list? Thanks, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio
-------------------------------------------------- From: [email protected] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 3:35 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Future Possibilities For Automated Transfer VehicleTechnologies
Hi all & thanks Bernard, If you follow up the report in view of the costs and other factors. One of the options for an ATV future was for a use of recovery of debris and satellites. Whilst the cost may be considerably high for such a development, I thought that it would be very interesting and a positive step forward for study of failure and ageing factors of on board equipment etc. (Batteries ??) Also of course the objective of clearing up and reducing hazards of possible impact or pollution. Wonder on your thoughts on viewing this aspect as a effective application of use of " Space Budgets" Regards. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. 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