Second Object in orbit

We've been spotting a second object in same path as ISS about 2-3 min ahead. Wondering if anyone else has seen this too...or may know what it could be. -Derek

VE1WRG – Mon, 2010 – 08 – 30 22:34

2nd object on same path as ISS - 30/8/10

Hi, I also saw this on a 9pm pass, the first object was very bright, the second alot smaller but on an identical path, have you found out yet?
Cheers

Submitted by ttvpaul on Tue, 2010-08-31 07:56.

It could be the hubble space

It could be the hubble space telescope his orbit is about 100 miles higer then te ISS and his route is almost identical

Submitted by ON3ATI on Tue, 2010-08-31 08:07.

@ON3ATI: Hubble is not

@ON3ATI: Hubble is not visible in your part of EU, it's inclination is about 28 deg.
ISS has an inclination of about 57 deg.

Submitted by PE1PQX on Tue, 2010-08-31 15:39.

oh ok thanks for the

oh ok thanks for the information,i checked your info 's correct

Submitted by ON3ATI on Tue, 2010-08-31 17:43.

I think it might have been UARS after checking previous passes

I think it might have been UARS after checking previous passes

Submitted by ttvpaul on Tue, 2010-08-31 09:08.
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