

SB NEWS @ AMSAT $SPC0531
* SpaceNews 31-May-94 *
 
 
BID: $SPC0531
 
 
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                               SpaceNews
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                           MONDAY MAY 31, 1994
 
 
SpaceNews originates at KD2BD in Wall Township, New Jersey, USA.  It is
published every week and is made available for unlimited distribution.
 
 
* DOVE STATUS *
===============
KA3AFY copied the following packet frame from DOVE-OSCAR-17 on 24-May-94:
 
DOVE-1>BRAMST [05/23/94 22:29:58]:
5/23/94
Software loading in progress
S-band is off
DOVE Command Team (WD0E)
 
At 5/25/94 0525Z DOVE controllers loaded and executed test software 
designed to assure the operation of the voice module after several months 
of dormancy.  A brief test of the voice capability generated only garbled 
voice, so it was turned off.  They are investigating possible causes, and 
at this point believe it is a software problem, not hardware.
 
For the next few days DOVE may be in various modes as controllers continue 
testing and/or loading new software.  The S-band transmitter will remain 
off.  Telemetry reports are not needed at this time.
 
[Info via Jim White]
 
 
* LUSAT-1 STATUS REPORT *
=========================
Controllers report that LUSAT-1 appears healthy after experiencing an OBC
software crash.  The software load was performed as part of the recovery
effort was intentionally stopped after the second module was loaded and
turned on.  The next step of the recovery will involve continuing with 
the satellite's deep tests.
 
The satellite is sending telemetry on 437.125 MHz and it's digipeater is 
turned on.  The BBS, however, is unavailable for use since the BBS software 
is NOT loaded on the satellite.  The BBS will not be operational for the 
next 3 weeks (approx.).
 
Those who send LUSAT-1 overseas telemetry reports (in raw format) will
receive a special certificate for their collaboration.  The telemetry 
reports must be sent via the Internet to <lu8dyf@asarin.org.ar> or via 
packet radio to LU8DYF @ LU8DYF.BA.ARG.SOAM or via satellite to LU8DYF @ 
any-active-satellite.
 
LUSAT controllers would like to thank LU8DYF and all the other stations 
who helped in the LUSAT-1 recovery, including: LU1DBC, LU1EXC, LU1FYZ, 
LU2BDT, LU2FHE, LU3AGY, LU4AGC, LU4FIO, LU6DYD, LU7ABF, LU7AKC, LU7DSU, 
LU7XAC, LU8ENU and LW1EEO.
 
[Info via Eduardo Sweet, LU7AKC of the LUSAT-1 recovery team]
 
 
* SpaceNews AVAILABILITY * 
==========================
Steve Diggs, KB4ZTN, reports that SpaceNews is now available on his
"Top Of The Rock BBS" in Lilburn, Georgia, about 15 miles outside of
Atlanta.  Each issue of SpaceNews is received automatically from the 
amsat.org server via the Internet, saved as an ASCII file, named as the 
bulletin ID with a .TXT extension, and posted as a new upload.
 
The telephone number of the Top Of The Rock BBS is (404) 921-0315.
 
 
* MIR DIAGRAM * 
===============
The following graphic depicting the structure of the Mir space station is
provided by Jean-Claude, FB1RCI:
 
MIR complex: ex-CCCP/Russian space station (Launch 1986) 90 tons
 
                                        _   EVA hatchway
                                      /   \
    attitude motor                  /       \
       control                     I         I
           O                       I         I   KRISTAL
            \                      I         I   module
             \                     I         I
              \      docking   n   I_       _I
               \                 o   \     /
    _____     __\______           d   I   I
   I      \_/           \________   e  \_/     _    _____/I
   I                              \__ /   \  /   \/       I  SOYOUZ
   I                               __   +  I              I  shuttle
   I       _             _______ /    \ _ /  \ _ / \_____ I
   I ___ /   \_________ /             /    \             \I
                                     I      I
   KVANT 1     Domestic/Command     I        I
   module            area           I        I
                 (main module)      I        I  KVANT 2
                                    I        I  module
                                    I        I
                                     \__   __/
                                         \/ docking gear
      I\_____    _
      I       \/   \   automatic freighter
      I             I       PROGRESS
      I _____ /\ _ /
      I/
 
Professional frequencies:
   FM      143.625  MHz  downlink to the ground control station TSUP (voice)
   FM      121.750  MHz     --     for Mir extra vehicular activity (voice)
   FM      121.750  MHz     --     for Soyuz approach for docking (voice)
  SSB      922.750  MHz     --     for telemetric Mir (few moments)
  SSB      166.150  MHz     --     for telemetric Progress freighter
Radio amateur frequency:
  FM       145.550  MHz     up/downlink  voice contact (CQ MIR)
 FM+AFSK   145.550  MHz     --    --     AX.25 packet PMS 1200 bps (R0MIR-1)
 
 
* REPORT FROM DL3HRT *
======================
Karsten Hansky, DL3HRT, reports that he is active on RS-10 and monitors
the satellite especially during passes in range of North America, but hears
few signals.  He has worked VE2AYT and K1QPM so far.  Both stations come in 
with good signals (559).  Karsten has also worked CN8ST and has heard a 
TU4-station on the satellite.
 
DL3HRT recently made a test and heard his own downlink signals using an 
uplink power of just 300 milliwatts fed into a 9-element yagi.  He feels 
this success should encourage others to try RS-10 Mode A operations.
 
In other news, Karsten, along with Matthias, DL3HZM, have created a 
satellite tracking program called "sat09may.exe" that is available via 
anonymous FTP at igel.physik.th-zwickau.de in the /pub subdirectory, and
pilot.njin.net in the /pub/SpaceNews/software subdirectory.  An older
version is available from the Simtel directory at oak.oakland.edu.
 
 
* THANKS! *
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Thanks to all those who sent messages of appreciation to SpaceNews,
especially:
 
        KA3AFY   KB4ZTN   WD5EEV   KH6AF   K7YHA   N8QPO   NX0R
        Harry Bedard, Jr. Don Fay
 
 
* FEEDBACK/INPUT WELCOMED *
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of the following paths:
 
FAX      : 1-908-747-7107
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MAIL     : John A. Magliacane, KD2BD
           Department of Engineering and Technology
           Advanced Technology Center
           Brookdale Community College
           Lincroft, New Jersey  07738
           U.S.A.
 
 
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