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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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This page is for the MakerLaunch project. Makers Local 256's spaceflight effort to make a launcher that can win the [http://www.n-prize.com/ N-Prize Competition].
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This page is for the MakerLaunch project. Makers Local 256's spaceflight effort with [http://chapters.nss.org/al/HAL5/HALO_Index.shtml HAL5's HALO Project] to make a launcher that can win the [http://www.n-prize.com/ N-Prize Competition].  The N-Prize offers two cash Prizes, each of £9,999.99 (nine thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine pounds and ninety-nine pence, sterling).  The prizes will be awarded to the first persons or groups to put into orbit around the Earth a satellite with a mass of between 9.99 and 19.99 grams, and to prove that it has completed at least 9 orbits with the 9th orbit occuring before 19:19:09 (GMT) on the 19th September 2011.  One prize (the "single-spend-to-orbit", or "SSO" Prize) will be awarded to the first entrant to complete the challenge using a non-reusable launch system. The other prize (the "reusable vehicle" or "RV" Prize) will be awarded to the first entrant to complete the challenge using a partially or wholly reusable launch system. Both prizes carry equal status.  The cost of the launch, but not ground facilities, must fall within a budget of £999.99. Entrants for the RV Prize may exceed this budget, but must demonstrate recovery of hardware such that the per-launch cost remains within £999.99.  Imaginative use of string and chewing gum is encouraged. Entrants are responsible for everything, organisers are responsible for nothing.  
  
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[http://www.n-prize.com/assets/rules_in_full.pdf N-Prize Competition Rule In Full]
  
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== Calendar ==
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== Status ==
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* 7/19/2010 - Bendersgame and Spacefelix discussed some setups for operating a CubeSat.
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* 6/2010 - Have done some preliminary calculations on what
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== Concepts ==
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* Goal - To put a satellite in orbit for a period of time.  As of now, the purpose of the satellite is open.
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* Satellite Options:
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** [http://interorbital.com/TubeSat_1.htm TubeSat] - Will be in a decaying LEO ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_Earth_orbit Low Earth Orbit]).  It will only stay up for a couple of months.  But it will only cost $8,000 to buy kit and launch.  The best option for us to start out and learn about satellites and spaceflight.
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** [http://www.cubesat.org/ CubeSat] - Will be in LEO  for an indefinite period of time.  Cost to build and launch can be up to $50,000.  Due to high cost, it would be beneficial to get sponsorships and have other hackerspaces come on board and contribute.  We could part out space and mass slots in the satellite for the other spaces to build and integrate their own projects.
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* Suggested Missions:
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** Real-Time Imaging From Space - Webcast a live real-time video or pictures from the satellite.
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** Biological Payload - Something akin to an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecosphere_(science) EcoSphere] or other biological specimens.  Would need a way to remotely observe them.  Potential science project collaboration.
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** Broadcast - Broadcast custom pre-recorded signals over Ham Radio frequencies so anyone can tune in to our flight.
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== Challenges ==
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* Technical
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** Space Environment - Cosmic radiation, space debris, temperature extremes between light and shadow.  Shielding, radiation and temperature hardening and thermal control will be important.
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** Space and Weight Limitations - Projects must be lightweight, compact and must consume minimal resources.  Bare-bones parts and architectures a must.
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** Long-Distance Troubleshooting - Once it's up there, you can't fix it.  You must make it robust and allow for remote troubleshooting.
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* Financial
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** High Cost of Spaceflight - Achieving orbit on a 1g planet with an atmosphere is a wonder in of itself given the energy required.  Getting to orbit on a barely-controlled explosion is always expensive.  Therefore, partnerships with people who work with small satellites on the amature level (AMSAT, an amature radio club and a local University CubeSat group) and sponsorships are a must.
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== People ==
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* [[User:Bendersgame | Bendersgame]]
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* [[User:Brokentrace | Brokentrace]]
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* [[User:Spacefelix | Spacefelix]]
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* Your Name Here
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== Resources ==
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TubeSat
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* [http://interorbital.com/TubeSat_1.htm Interorbital Systems]
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* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/07/8000_diy_satellite_kit.html Make Magazine Article]
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CubeSat
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* [http://www.cubesat.org/ CubeSat]
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* [http://www.cubesat.org/images/developers/cds_rev12.pdf CubeSat Design Specifications]
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* [http://www.cubesatkit.com/ CubeSat Kits]
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* [http://www.pumpkininc.com/content/doc/forms/pricelist.pdf Pumpkin Inc.] - Price listing of CubeSat parts.
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* [http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c268/gregabyte/Dayton%20Hamfest/DSCN0573.jpg AMSAT Cubesat Repeater for Ham Radio]
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* [http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/index.php AMSAT Corporation] - Look like good partners to be with for this project.
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* [http://www.nasa.gov/directorates/somd/home/CubeSats_initiative.html NASA Cubesat Initiative]
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* [http://plasma2.ssl.berkeley.edu/ConstellationClassMissions/fleeter.pdf 'Bitsy: A Minimum Cost Spacecraft for Nanosatellite Missions]
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StudSat StudSat] - Student Satellite based in India
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* [http://opensat.cc/ OSSI] - Open Source Satellite initiative
  
  

Revision as of 16:56, 28 July 2010

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Overview

This page is for the MakerLaunch project. Makers Local 256's spaceflight effort with HAL5's HALO Project to make a launcher that can win the N-Prize Competition. The N-Prize offers two cash Prizes, each of £9,999.99 (nine thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine pounds and ninety-nine pence, sterling). The prizes will be awarded to the first persons or groups to put into orbit around the Earth a satellite with a mass of between 9.99 and 19.99 grams, and to prove that it has completed at least 9 orbits with the 9th orbit occuring before 19:19:09 (GMT) on the 19th September 2011. One prize (the "single-spend-to-orbit", or "SSO" Prize) will be awarded to the first entrant to complete the challenge using a non-reusable launch system. The other prize (the "reusable vehicle" or "RV" Prize) will be awarded to the first entrant to complete the challenge using a partially or wholly reusable launch system. Both prizes carry equal status. The cost of the launch, but not ground facilities, must fall within a budget of £999.99. Entrants for the RV Prize may exceed this budget, but must demonstrate recovery of hardware such that the per-launch cost remains within £999.99. Imaginative use of string and chewing gum is encouraged. Entrants are responsible for everything, organisers are responsible for nothing.

N-Prize Competition Rule In Full

Calendar

Status

  • 7/19/2010 - Bendersgame and Spacefelix discussed some setups for operating a CubeSat.
  • 6/2010 - Have done some preliminary calculations on what

Concepts

  • Goal - To put a satellite in orbit for a period of time. As of now, the purpose of the satellite is open.
  • Satellite Options:
    • TubeSat - Will be in a decaying LEO (Low Earth Orbit). It will only stay up for a couple of months. But it will only cost $8,000 to buy kit and launch. The best option for us to start out and learn about satellites and spaceflight.
    • CubeSat - Will be in LEO for an indefinite period of time. Cost to build and launch can be up to $50,000. Due to high cost, it would be beneficial to get sponsorships and have other hackerspaces come on board and contribute. We could part out space and mass slots in the satellite for the other spaces to build and integrate their own projects.
  • Suggested Missions:
    • Real-Time Imaging From Space - Webcast a live real-time video or pictures from the satellite.
    • Biological Payload - Something akin to an EcoSphere or other biological specimens. Would need a way to remotely observe them. Potential science project collaboration.
    • Broadcast - Broadcast custom pre-recorded signals over Ham Radio frequencies so anyone can tune in to our flight.

Challenges

  • Technical
    • Space Environment - Cosmic radiation, space debris, temperature extremes between light and shadow. Shielding, radiation and temperature hardening and thermal control will be important.
    • Space and Weight Limitations - Projects must be lightweight, compact and must consume minimal resources. Bare-bones parts and architectures a must.
    • Long-Distance Troubleshooting - Once it's up there, you can't fix it. You must make it robust and allow for remote troubleshooting.
  • Financial
    • High Cost of Spaceflight - Achieving orbit on a 1g planet with an atmosphere is a wonder in of itself given the energy required. Getting to orbit on a barely-controlled explosion is always expensive. Therefore, partnerships with people who work with small satellites on the amature level (AMSAT, an amature radio club and a local University CubeSat group) and sponsorships are a must.

People

Resources

TubeSat

CubeSat

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