In a message dated 19/11/2010 18:55:28 GMT Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
I'm sure there are lots of factors which make ARISSat-1 viable that I am overlooking. Just wondering Pete MI3EPN Yup. Like Developing a team of satellite engineers who are motivated to work on other projects after ARISSat. Demonstarting to NASA that AMSAT builds hardware. - Building reputation. Providing an amateur / educational satellite with zero launch cost. (OK, but a fair amount of other expenses) Finding a platform to orbit and evaluate the first software defined transponder. etc etc. It's test and development as well as providing a valuable service. David G0MRF _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
