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Re: Westbound Satellite?



Larry Brash wrote:
> 
> Al Gerharter wrote:
> >
> > Are there any westbound satellites? Why?  It sure looked like a satellite,
> > and it was certainly westbound. I'm in Roseburg, Oregon, 43 7.40, 123 26.78,
> > and this was Friday eve. 9:00pdt or 04:00 zulu.
> >
> >     I have never heard of a westbound satellite for obvious Delta V reasons.
> > I am an airline pilot, and am better than average at recognizing aircraft.
> > Anyone have any thoughts?
> 
> East to west sats are rare, and I have only ever seen one.

Just checked my records. It was OV1 2 1965-078-A

-- 
Larry Brash



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