Re: (meteorobs) Fwd: [Astronomer] Observation -- Possible meteorite?

• To: Cary Chleborad <bennu@nsdot net>
• Subject: Re: (meteorobs) Fwd: [Astronomer] Observation -- Possible meteorite?
• From: Rob McNaught <rmn@aaocbn.aaodot gov.au>
• Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 04:57:25 +1100 (EST)
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On Tue, 2 Nov 1999, Cary Chleborad wrote:

> Given the newness of the Iridium network (two years or so) and the fact 
> that there are only 39 Iridium satellites and 36 of them make up the
> network (3 spares) I seriously doubt that there are any tumblers.

8 out of the 88 Iridiums launched are tumbling, if I've counted correctly.
Check

http://www2.satellite.eu.org/sat/vsohp/iridium.html

Cheers, Rob

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