[amsat-bb] Re: SuitSat-II question

[Gould Smith]

Greg has picked up on the basic point of the endeavor for AMSAT.  We are 
learning about and developing a modular system that will be adaptable to 
many projects. This particular project is useful for both ARISS and AMSAT

We will have an array of building blocks to configure for missions as they 
become available, as well as test new technology.

Gould
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg D." <ko6th_greg at hotmail.com>
To: <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 10:17 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] SuitSat-II question



Hi folks,

I just watched the video of Gould Smith talking about SuitSat-II.  Nice job.

But it left me wondering...  With a new battery, solar cells, custom 
electronics package, switches, and antennas, what is the Suit itself needed 
for?  At least in the original SuitSat, we used the battery pack (I think), 
and even that's being replaced.

Don't get me wrong, the use of the suit is a marketing master-stroke.  But 
am I right that it's basically only there for support (both mechanically and 
politically)?

Greg  KO6TH


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