by Peter Goodhall | Nov 21, 2012 | Daily Updates
In this video Nick Sweet of Concordia’s Student-run astronautical engineering group Space Concordia describes his teams winning CubeSat entry and provides an insightful analysis of the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge at the 2012 Canadian Space Summit. The...
by Peter Goodhall | Nov 21, 2012 | Daily Updates
Oculus-ASR is a 70 kg satellite 45.72 cm by 78.74 cm by 45.72 cm. It consists of two modules that are permanently attached. An octagonal module, referred to as the Oculus module, sits atop a square module, known as the ASR module. The Michigan Technological...
by Peter Goodhall | Nov 20, 2012 | Daily Updates
The KN-SAT1 CubeSat, which will have a VHF downlink, is being developed at the University Of Khartoum. Mahmoud Esawi has made available a video which shows KN-SAT1 Prototype2 subsystems design and testing. Prototype 2 has a variety of functions: • Send it’s...
by Peter Goodhall | Nov 5, 2012 | Daily Updates
MOJAVE-10.28.2012—On a calm clear high-desert October evening, Interorbital Systems’ NEPTUNE rocket series’ main engine roared to life in its first hot-firing test. The engine, the IOS GPRE 7.5KNTA (General Purpose Rocket Engine; 7,500lb-thrust;...
by Peter Goodhall | Sep 11, 2012 | Daily Updates
In this HamRadioNow video AMSAT President, Barry Baines WD4ASW, gives an update on what AMSAT is up to now and planning for the future. In the interview Barry Baines WD4ASW talks about the importance of educational outreach. The AMSAT-VP for Educational Relations Dr....
