On Sat, 17 Aug 1996, Derek Bell wrote:
Wouldn't you have to use military-grade chips for the hardware? (Or whatever the type is - it had better survive launch, not to mention solar flares.)
You'd have to make sure everything was soldered in pretty well, but it could be done. As for solar flare, etc. protection it won't need anything that any other satellite system would need.
If the HAM radio community can get a satellite into space, why not the Cypherpunks/Linux communities?
Wow - I've been out of touch with space programmes in the last few years - which satellite was this? (The HAM radio one?)
Embarrasingly enough, I cannot remember its name. I don't have a HAM license (although I've studied for it -- just never took the test), but my boss does. I think the satellite was launched in the mid to late 80's, and it used for experimental communications.
Anyone have any reccomendations for good web sites on satellites/rockets/space science in general?
Good idea, I'll start a link on my webpage :>
I'm not sure who would launch it - a Japanese launcher? (ESA is strapped for cash, which was one reason for the phenomenaly stupid move of putting space probes onto the maiden flight of the Ariane 5.)
We'd want someone more reliable than ESA! I doubt that we could afford to have a backup satellite in case of a disaster. Once the Delta Clipper is functional the payload costs to orbit is supposed to drop tremendously. Brian