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Apr 26, 2012
Amateur Near Space Exploration: The Do-It-Yourself Space Program
Publication: Space 2002 and Robotics 2002
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The Problem: Individuals can spend years of time and thousands, if not millions of dollars, to construct, test, and launch a satellite into earth orbit. The Solution: Near space, between the altitudes of 75,000 and 330,000 feet, has the look and feel of space (except for the prolong microgravity available on orbit). Individuals spend only a few months and less than $1000 to construct, test, and launch a functioning model of a satellite. An entire mission from liftoff to recovery is completed in time for lunch. In many cases, near space is good enough for the desired science and engineering tests.
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Space 2002 and Robotics 2002
Pages: 294 - 300
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© 2002 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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L. Paul Verhage
Program Manager, Treasure Valley Near Space Program
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