Hedgehogs in Space?
14 07 09 - 22:58Hedgehogs in Space? And no, I’m not talking about Hedgehog Launch or the slightly less fun Hedgehog Launch 2. Nor am I actually considering putting a hedgehog into space, because that’s just cruel. But one of the inspirations I took away from ToorCamp was that amateur space exploration, or at least near-space exploration, is well within the reach of hackers here on Earth.
(image credit oewf)
I’ve been researching amateur near-space exploration, and there is a lot of information out there. I’ve even found a free online book. I figure it’s a realistic goal to get a camera to 30km altitude and take some photos with about a year’s worth of work, and about a thousand dollars investment. Unfortunately, it’s a lot of work for a single person, not to mention a lot of money for a single person, and these things are more fun with a small group anyway. So I’m starting to look around for people in the Yakima/Ellensburg area interested in near-space exploration that might be willing to work on this project with me. If you’re in the area and interested, drop me a line. The scientific and artistic possibilities are limitless. And besides, amateur space exploration is the epitome of what your parents meant when they said you could do anything if you put your mind to it, right?
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