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Space Program

HumanoidoHumanoido Posts: 5,770
edited 2010-10-15 01:11 in General Discussion
I started this thread for posting information about a new
space program, for amateurs that have access to Parallax
parts.

While having a space program is nothing new for me, this
infusion has led to some new methods and ideas to put the
program within the reach of many more people.

In the past, we have seen some remarkable programs by
enthusiasts using rockets and balloons, with fantastic
results.

For the traveling person, in other countries, the options may
seem limited. Some governments prohibit the launch of
model rockets and balloons for security reasons.

In the past, I worked on an amateur space telescope
that could be launched into space. It was all home-made,
with a telescope that was ground and polished from a
piece of glass, and a communications system based on
Oscar.

When NASA discontinued the Getaway Canister Program
I had to focus on alternatives. Since that time, Parallax has
added more advanced processors and many useful sensors
to the product line.

With some interesting ideas and twists, it's time to publicly
launch this space program. It can be an open source group
sharing with ideas and posted results, or each person can
conduct their own space program version.

humanoido

Post Edited (humanoido) : 3/11/2010 12:09:40 AM GMT

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