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Topic: AL(Worden)Sat: ADAA cubesat [Kickstarter]
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-10-2017 10:37 AM
   
The Associazione per la Divulgazione Astronomica e Astronautica (ADAA) in Milan, Italy has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the creation of its first satellite. We are building a CubeSat pico-satellite that will fly into space over the next couple of years. It is called AlSat#1, its official acronym is ADAA Laboratory Satellite, but in reality it is linked to our special and exceptional Tutor, our friend Cap. Al Worden, Apollo 15 Command Module Pilot. As a first step, they are fundraising to test their design on a balloon flight into the stratosphere. Thanks to the funds raised with this crowdfunding, we could test our satellite by launching it into the stratosphere with a sounding balloon that we hope will reach 40 km. The full instrumentation and materials will be tested in an extreme environment, similar to the one AlSat#1 will find when in orbit. The collected data will allow us to prepare at the best the AlSat#1 mission into space. |
Charlie16
Member Posts: 494
From: Italy
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 10-10-2017 10:45 AM
I ask all fellow to support the project. Thanks Robert! ------------------
Luigi Pizzimenti |
Larry McGlynn
Member Posts: 1255
From: Boston, MA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 10-10-2017 02:25 PM
Luigi, I'm in on the project. Great luck to you moving forward! |
Charlie16
Member Posts: 494
From: Italy
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 10-11-2017 01:47 AM
Thanks Lawrence! |
Buel
Member Posts: 649
From: UK
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 10-11-2017 01:09 PM
I think this is a brilliant idea. I'll be contributing when I get home!!Come on collectSPACE - why don't we all contribute at least £2 each? I've just pledged €7. Remember - every pound helps... |
Charlie16
Member Posts: 494
From: Italy
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 10-11-2017 02:46 PM
Thanks! |
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