[amsat-bb] Microsat Launch Opportunities (sort of...)

["Timothy J. Salo" <salo@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The current DoD SBIR solicitation (http://www.dodsbir.net/solicitation/)
contains a topic from the Missile Defense Agency (click on one of
the MDA topic lists) that ought to be of interest to the AMSAT
community.  The objective of topic MDS 03-072, "Small Payload
Support Module" is to "develop Launch Vehicle Small Payload Support
System that enables experimental payload launch into earth orbit."

During Phase I, the contractor is supposed to design a Small Payload
Support Module (SPSM).  During Phase II, the contractor is supposed
to "Depending on funding, support potential launch and on-orbit
checkout/use."

It seems to me (not that that counts for all that much) that one
of the highest priorities of the AMSAT-NA BoD ought to be to
assist in finding launch opportunities.  I would like to think that
they would be strongly supportive of any small business that wants
to submit a proposal on this topic.

(I just do networks, not mechanical engineering, plus I already
have more SBIR topics identified than I am likely to submit
proposals for.  And, if anyone has a suggestion about how to
justify a ride on the Vomit Comet as government-furnished
equipment, please let me know...)

Even more free advice from,

-tjs
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