Tacsat 3
Object Description
| Type: | Tacsat 3 |
| Int’l Designation: | 2009 028A |
| Launched: | 19 MAY 2009 @ 23:55 UTC |
| Site: | Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, Wallops Island, VA (MARS) LP-0B |
| Mission: | Technology Demonstrator |
Reentry Prediction
| Predicted Reentry Time: | 30 APR 2012 23:06 UTC ± 1 hour |
| Prediction Epoch: | 30 APR 2012 17:25:40.386 UTC |
| Prediction Ground Track: |
Legend
Yellow Icon - location of object at predicted reentry time
Orange Line - area of visibility at the predicted reentry time for a ground observer
Blue Line - ground track uncertainty prior to predicted reentry time (ticks at 5-minute intervals)
Yellow Line - ground track uncertainty after predicted reentry time (ticks at 5-minute intervals)
White Line - day/night divider at predicted reentry time (Sun location shown by White Icon)
Pink Icon - vicinity of eyewitness sighting
Note: Possible reentry locations lie anywhere along the blue and yellow ground track.
NOTICE: The materials about Upcoming Reentries are for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for specific technical advice or opinions related to your particular facts and circumstances.