[FADCA] SuitSat-1

[Aa4mi at aol.com]

Hi,

As reported earlier, the SuitSat-1 is no longer  functioning.  It stopped 
working shortly after its  release.

This is what I had predicted at the LMARS meeting.   These "untested" 
experiments are definitely fun to try.  However they have  not been "proof-tested" 
prior to their impromptu implementation.  I stated  that the batteries are 
exposed to extreme cold on the "shadeside" and extreme  heat on the "sunside" can 
prove to be unreliable.

I suspect that  the  batteries may have ruptured but I do not have any 
substantiation for  my conclusion.  Nor do I think any will be forthcoming.

But do  not give up hope.  There is still another space suit aboard ISS that 
can be  jettisoned.
I do not think there is another transmitter available to attach  to it for 
the ham bands.  

However there may be another  handheld available that is expendable.

73,
Carl,  AA4MI