[FPSPACE] Low elevation pass ISS........when does it "flip" ?

[John Locker]

Hi all,


Although I watched most of last night's 61 deg pass naked eye , I did image 
the much lower pass on the previous orbit (39 degs )

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/satcom_transits/39deg.gif  ( range about 
600 km )

and noticed that the complex has not yet changed flight mode ready to 
receive the orbiter.

Does anyone know when this manouevre takes place ( logically I suppose it 
doesnt happen until the shuttle is actually on the way up ! )

Thanks ,

John


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