Because it is not NASA's satellite. It is up to the Russians to deploy, and their next scheduled EVA is in July.
-- Dave, W8AAS
On Apr 16, 2011, at 12:27 PM, AB9RN wrote:
Curious why NASA is delaying such a long time to hand launch the satellite until July? I would think they would want to get it out of there and de-clutter the ISS. Given that it appears to be dead without a solar panel functioning, it seems like an obvious idea to me. Is there some reason why they can't schedule this sooner? _______________________________________________ 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