>> ... Clint. When ARISSAT is released it will stay in the "Plane" of ISS >> orbit...they will toss it retrograde meaning in the opposite direction of >> the velocity vector and with its slightly lower velocity the orbit will >> start to decrease...this is done so that very quickly the orbits will stop >> being "prox ops" reasonably fast.
Great, succinct info - MANY thanks! Clint, K6LCS _______________________________________________ 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
