Hi Stefan, VE4NSA It does not make sense to put a transponder on the Moon just for the simple reason that it's much more, simple and cheap to put it into earth orbit.
73" de i8CVS Domenico ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stefan Wagener" <wagen...@gmail.com> To: "Amsat - BBs" <amsat-bb@amsat.org> Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 4:06 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] European Lunar Lander - Call for Declarations of Interest > ESA has posted a very unique opportunity: > > http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/HSF_Research/SEMGUMZWD2H_2.html > > Wouldn't it be great if the key AMSAT organizations put a proposal together > to put a ham radio transponder on the moon. It can have all the cool > educational outreach and training opportunities associated with it. Let's > encourage the AMSAT leadership teams to move quickly. We can do it, don't > you think? > > Stefan VE4NSA > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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 _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
