Re: [amsat-bb] eagle costs

[wa6fwf <wa6fwf@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Saturday 04 September 2004 17:39, Jim Sanford wrote:
> Kevin et al:
> The Eagle team is proceeding very much along the lines you suggest.  We
> are: 1.  Stating our goals and objectives, derived from a structure which
> is capable of being launched from many launch vehiclesw ==> maximum
> flexibility for launch.  Structure drives power generation.
> 2.  Starting from a stated objective of the RF payload.  Rather than
> waiting for a launch opportunity and then scramblng to cobble something
> together at the last minute, we started with a payload which is
> minimally "worth the effort".  We feel that this is better than the mad
> scramble approach.  Based on my experience, I very STRONGLY agree with
> this approach -- my opinion.
> 3.  We are re using many components -- the IHU (shared with P3E and
> Eagle's successor), the CAN bus for control (shared with P3E and Eagle's
> successor).
> 4.  We have settled on standard module sizes, allowing certain things
> "on the shelf".
> 5.  We are planning each module with an eye toward duplication -- either
> for the shelf, or Eagle's successor.
> 6.  We're still writing specs, but I'd expect, based on the above, that
> the power system will be standardized.
> 7.  We are working toward more explicit, public documentation so that we
> can employ more builders than historically.
>
> The Amsat symposium will discuss Eagle in great detail.  Please come,
> ask questions, and understand. Then help us get there by assisting in
> the fund raising.
>
> 73,
> Jim
> wb4gcs@amsat.org
>
Hi Jim,
  I wish I was able to attend the symposium, I'm sure its going to be great.
 
     I have no doubt that Eagle will and is being built in a superior fashion, 
I just hope that we the members are up to the task of raising several million 
dollars to launch it,the last thing I would like to see is Eagle sitting on 
the ground for an extended period growing old waiting for a ride...

73
Kevin
WA6FWF
#19623
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