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Submission + - Launching space program Moonspike October 1 2015 (moonspike.com)

Kristian vonBengtson writes: Im the co-founder of Copenhagen Suborbitals, a DIY manned space program, which I left in 2014. This year, we (a great crew) have been preparing for the next adventure with a mission plan going public Oct 1. Go sign up and join the project www.moonspike.com -
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Kristian von Bengtson

Comment Re:Seems like a lot of work... (Score 1, Interesting) 40

Hey Anonymous Coward... We will eventually launch somebody in space on a suborbital ride. Everybody is interested in the story to be told, AFTER the success mostly because nobody is able to follow the process as it happens.. But here you can.. Why is that a problem? Even NASA was "little kids player NASA" when they started out... Yes, we are funded by people (mostly on the web) who find this interesting. If nobody found this interesting it would not work out - apparently it does... Thanks for the comment - love naysayers. They are the true indicator of new stuff to emerge successfully in the future.... K vonB

Comment Re:Looks like they are about 5 years behind SpaceX (Score 5, Informative) 26

We have an annual budget of app. 400.000 dollars.. so yes,, very much cheaper.. We are hitting app 1:5000 in cost so far... But bare in mind that this is not a commercial project - we are doing this for fun and to challenge ourselves.. So, we cannot be compared with SpaceX..

Submission + - Legal Advice or Loopholes Needed for Manned Space Program (wired.com)

Kristian vonBengtson writes: A DIY manned space program like Copenhagen Suborbitals is kept alive by keeping total independence, cutting the red tape and simply just doing it all in a garage. We basically try to stay below the radar at all time and are reluctant in engagements leading to signing papers or do things (too much) by the books.

But now there might be trouble ahead..
Saul goodman! We need you...

Submission + - Join the efforts of a manned mission to Jovian moon Europa (youtube.com)

Kristian vonBengtson writes: Objective Europa aims to send human beings to Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, on a one way mission in search of extraterrestrial life while expanding the borders of exploration and knowledge for all mankind.

The starting point of Objective Europa is purely theoretical (Phase I) but will move into more advanced phases including prototyping, technology try-outs, and eventually a crewed launch.

Objective Europa is a crowd-researched project made up of an international team of volunteers. Many people from a wide range of backgrounds have already joined and become a vital part of the mission. We encourage you to join us and help in any area you are interested in. You do not have to be a rocket scientist or astrobiologist; site maintenance, social media control, conference arrangement, lobbying (and much more) are equally important tasks.

The destination for this crewed mission is Jupiter’s sixth closest moon, Europa. Its deep ocean and active geology provide a solid platform for extraterrestrial life, making Europa one of the most enticing locations to explore in the solar system. The 600 day flight required to reach Europa is manageable with today’s technology, and the many challenges of such a mission pose a perfect starting point for new research and innovative thinking.

If you find ice and water more appealing than Martian deserts, we invite you to join our project and help us take the first steps towards exploring Europa.
http://www.objective-europa.com/

Submission + - DIY Space Suit Testing (wired.com)

Kristian vonBengtson writes: Copenhagen Suborbitals is kicking ass with their DIY manned space program. This week the space suit branch of Copenhagen Suborbitals from the US is visiting and testing suits in capsules is being performed...

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