NOAA 7 tumbling

Heavens-Above lists a new bit of debris from NOAA 7, which
has shed debris before. The new bit of debris (1981-059J)
appears to be from a recent event, given its Spacecom number
(28148). When I looked at NOAA 7 a short while ago it was
flashing irregularly, although there was one definite peak
every seven seconds. The peak was about magnitude 5; the
satellite became too dim to see at times.

--Bill Thompson

"William R. Thompson" wrote in message
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Heavens-Above lists a new bit of debris from NOAA 7, which
has shed debris before. The new bit of debris (1981-059J)
appears to be from a recent event, given its Spacecom number
(28148). When I looked at NOAA 7 a short while ago it was
flashing irregularly, although there was one definite peak
every seven seconds. The peak was about magnitude 5; the
satellite became too dim to see at times.

NOAA 7 has flashed irregularly for many years. In recent years, the period
has been about 7 s.

Ted Molczan

"William R. Thompson" wrote in message
...
Heavens-Above lists a new bit of debris from NOAA 7, which
has shed debris before. The new bit of debris (1981-059J)
appears to be from a recent event, given its Spacecom number
(28148). When I looked at NOAA 7 a short while ago it was
flashing irregularly, although there was one definite peak
every seven seconds. The peak was about magnitude 5; the
satellite became too dim to see at times.

NOAA 7 has flashed irregularly for many years. In recent years, the period
has been about 7 s.

Ted Molczan