Hackers in space

Place your notes on the hackerspace in space project here:

Here is some preliminary resources suggested by Scott Foerster:

Others attempting the project

• Wired article on MIT balloon project
• Teens in Spain attempting the project
• Canadians in space
• Cambridge University team

Useful links

• FAA regulations regarding weather balloons

• Interpretations of FAA regulations

http://weather.uwyo.edu/polar/balloon_traj.html http://www.srcf.ucam.org/~cuspaceflight/wiki/doku.php#welcome_to_the_cu_spaceflight_wiki http://www.srcf.ucam.org/~cuspaceflight/predict/

Questions for Workshop88 competition

Does the cost refer just to the payload or payload + balloon and recovery equipment?

When does the 45 minute clock start?

What about items that are donated, loaned or found counting towards cost?

Is there a prize? Can we make a donation of an item or cash as part of the pot?

Goals of Node Space Shot

To do something awesome with a good souvenir to show for it.

Develop tools and methods for other groups.

Bring back the use of the word aerostats into every day conversation

Learn to love your self

World record for highest taco drop