The satellite uses the file while in the payload bay as a backup to the primary release system. Apparently, there isn't any "early release" granted to them so it might be the only way out. I guess that gives a whole new meaning to "self-deployment" or in this case, "self-extraction". :)
73,
Jeff WB3JFS
----- Original Message ----- From: "Ted" [email protected] To: "'Jeff Yanko'" [email protected]; [email protected] Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 5:18 PM Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] PrisonSat
No Jeff, but each sat has a small metal file built in somewhere
73, Ted, K7TRK
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jeff Yanko Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 5:00 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] PrisonSat
Geez, I hope this doesn't mean we have to start committing crimes to get our dreams built.
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/06/15730738-san-quentin-inmates-buil ding-satellite-hardware-for-nasa?lite
73,
Jeff WB3JFS
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