Chronology Since Launch

• 16 Nov 2000 Launch

  • U TX failed, V TX enabled, otherwise nominal

• 9 Dec 2000 RUDAK turned on

• 11 Dec 2000 First 400N Motor Burn

• 13 Dec 2000 V Downlink lost during 400N tests

• 19 Dec 2000 NORAD confirms AO-40 intact

• 25 Dec 2000 Downlink recovered on S band

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