TiPS (1996-029 F, 23937) with MINTRON 12V1C-EX and lens f=75 mm f/1.3

Seven frames, each integrated for 1.28 seconds, stacked with GIOTTO (aligned on the stars)
2003 July 11 00:40:34.4 - 00:40:43.4 UTC, field of view 5.0 x 3.7 degrees.
The TiPS tether left the ghostly, broad trail in the lower right corner.
Mu Aquilae is in the upper left corner. Stars mag 12 and fainter are visible.
TiPS recovered after 79 days, seven minutes late.

35 frames, each integrated for 0.64 seconds with gain set to 9 dB, stacked with GIOTTO (aligned on the stars).
2003 July 12 23:51:21.9 - 23:51:44.3 UTC, field of view 5.0 x 3.7 degrees.
TiPS moved from the bottom of the image towards the upper left. Flashes/glints from Ralph are visible.
Beta and 40 Bootis are marked. The full Moon and midsummer twighlight interfered.