Changes to the AMSAT KEP Distribution for 5-5-2016
The objects FG-OBJECT C, FG-OBJECT D, and FG-OBJECT E in last week's AMSAT KEP Distribution have been identified with the much appreciated help of Nico Janssen, PA0DLO.
On 4-30-16 21:03, Nico Janssen,PA0DLO wrote:
Detailed doppler measurements show that OUFTI 1 is object 41458, 2016-025C.
The separation between AAUSAT 4 and e-st@r-II still is less than 4 km, so it is not possible yet to identify them. It is remarkable how slowly they drift apart.
Then on 5-05-16 13:57, Nico wrote:
The separation between AAUSAT 4 and e-st@r-II finally increased to about 30 km, enabling their identification.
Detailed doppler measurements show that AAUSAT 4 is object 41460, 2016-025E and e-st@r-II is object 41459, 2016-025D.
Therefore, OUFTI-1 (NORAD CAT ID 41458), e-st@r-II (NORAD CAT ID 41459), and AAUSAT4 (NORAD CAT ID 41460) will be so identified in this week's distribution.
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Ray Hoad