June 29th 04, 03:06 PM
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Echo
"DC" wrote in
s.com:
Did Echo launch today?
From:
Subject: [amsat-bb] President's Message - Special Edition -
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1 - ECHO
It is with very great pleasure that I acknowledge the ANS news release
concerning the successful launch of ECHO and the other related satellites
from Baikonur this morning.
This achievement is due to many individuals around the world, who have
helped in the design, building, integration, testing and launching of
this satellite. Also the members of AMSATs in many countries who have
helped us by funding this "Electronic Adventure".
Without your financial support the satellite could not have been
completed, and would never have been launched, Give yourselves a "pat on
the back" for a job well done. Lee McLamb, KU4OS, Senior Editor of the
AMSAT News Service will be issuing up dated bulletins over the next few
days to advise you on the progress being made during commissioning.
At the proper time, when sufficient data has been confirmed, Past
President Bill Tynan will issue a bulletin giving the AO-XX designation,
updated Keplerian Elements will be issued as soon as they are received.
MEANWHILE please DO NOT Transmit to the satellite - commissioning must
take priority. A bulletin will be released when the satellite is open
for general use.
From Amsat-BB
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