> > Yes, I think it would, as a reasonable compromise. In fact, maybe we should > PROVIDE them with a working comms board that gives them the data pathways > they need to fulfill their experimental needs AND at the same time provides > US with something that provides OUR needs. > > It seems the entire focus these days is upon leveraging educational > opportunities. The theory goes, as I understand it: Since we can't afford > to pay for a launch of our own, we COOPERATE with educational institutions > (who do seem able to get launches) to provide useable frequencies -- and > potentially a global network of groundstations -- IN EXCHANGE for some sort > of communications functionality that can be used BY US. >
We could even call it AMSAT Fox! And take donations on the front page of the website via PayPal! And use the same avionics on projects with other entities, and apply for free educational launches! 73, Drew KO4MA _______________________________________________ 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
