Subject: [SLR-Mail] No. 353: Impending Decay of GFZ-1
From: Scott L. Wetzel,  NASA SLR Missions and Data Operations <WetzelS@thorin.atsc.allied.com (Wetzel, Scott L.)>

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SLR Electronic Mail          1999-06-23 08:31:00 UTC           Message No. 353 
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Author:  Scott L. Wetzel,  NASA SLR Missions and Data Operations
Subject: Impending Decay of GFZ-1



Dear Colleagues,

I have just spoken with a representative from NORAD regarding the status   
of the GFZ-1 satellite.  The most recent prediction for the deorbiting of   
GFZ-1 is for June 23, 1999 at 0104z just prior to a tracking opportunity   
at RGO.  As explained by NORAD this type of prediction is not an exact   
science, therefore GFZ-1 may remain in service a little longer or may be   
destroyed by the time you read this message.  By agreement with NORAD, we   
will be notified when GFZ-1 has decayed, and therefore make another   
notification.

Best Regards,

Scott L. Wetzel
NASA SLR Missions and Data Operations


From: WetzelS@thorin.atsc.allied.com (Wetzel, Scott L.) 

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