Hi Paul,
From the Fox-1 Team, thanks for the support and well wishes. We're
working hard to fulfill everyone's expectations!
I will have additional information about the launch opportunities, at
the AMSAT forum in Dayton.
73
Jerry
N0JY
On 5/6/2014 11:19 AM, Paul Stoetzer wrote:
My thoughts regarding the two launch possibilities:
I hope that, if given the choice, that AMSAT sticks with ELaNa-12. The
11 year orbit and 780 km apogee is much better than an apogee in the
600 km range and a 6.5 year orbital life. Given that Fox-1 is the
first amateur satellite designed for it's batteries to eventually die,
we should give it the opportunity! Also, since it's so hard to get a
launch these days, it's best that when we do get a launch, it can stay
in orbit for as long as possible.
And for everyone waiting for a new FM satellite who is disappointed by
the delay: The good news is that we should get a new Mode U/V FM
satellite at approximately the same time Fox-1 was supposed to launch.
The QB50p2 satellite is scheduled for launch on June 19th with an
AMSAT-F U/V FM transponder on board. After six months, the satellite
is supposed to be turned over for amateur use, if all goes well.
Regardless of what happens, best of luck to everyone working on the
Fox program. I am making a small recurring monthly contribution to the
program and I hope that everyone who is able to do so provides
whatever support they can.
73,
Paul, N8HM
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