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Build Your Own Linux-Based Satellite

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the what-a-deal dept.

An anonymous reader writes "For $10 million, SpaceDev is offering a Linux-based microsatellite that can be controlled over the internet using any laptop or desktop computer. The Modular Microsat Bus utilizes such things as plug and play USB, Ethernet, and other standards, while providing critical features such as power, maneuvering, and communication for you. Up to 40 kg of project space are at your disposal"

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  1. Open Source public Sat?! by DigiShaman · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Ok guys and gals, is there anything we can do at Slashdot to pool togeather some money and have one built? I'm willing to donate up to $100. I would love to see everyone donate money to have a Slashdot Sat put into space along with the names of those who contribute. Also, I would love to have access to the Sat for shits and grins.

    What can it be used for? does it matter? The fact I can access a Sat that can later be upgraded with software totally turns me on!

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