karn@eagle.UUCP (06/01/83)
Official P3B Bulletin #001 DTG 1 Jun 83 1545 UTC FT 1 Jun 83 1720 UTC RLSD WA2LQQ TO: QST (For general dissemination) FM AMSAT HQ Per W3GEY this date: Launch date may still be 15 Jun 83. However, according to F8ZS (CNES IG) and NASA Tracking (per W3IWI), 16 Jun 83 is planned date. Clearly, either date looks possible now. Decision point arrives 6 Jun 83. Flight readiness review 31 May affirmed launcher readiness without exception. P3B S/C is fully fueled with propellant. Electrical systems A-OK too. S/C will be mated to Sylda tomorrow (Thursday). Fully fueled (wet) weight was measured as 128.83 kg according to W3GEY. Reminder to listen to Honeywell net on repeaters nationwide 2 Jun. W1JR is featured. AMSAT bulletin will be included by W0RPK.