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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. 3 Words by 19thNervousBreakdown · · Score: 5, Funny

    Orbiting brain lasers.

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  2. utilizes such things as plug and play USB by spamfiltre · · Score: 5, Funny

    With a long enough cable, I could recharge my iPod Shuffle from orbit.

  3. Re:"Laser beam" by lpangelrob · · Score: 5, Funny

    No kidding... the coverage is great, but the ping time is a drag. I went for St. Louis once but toasted some outhouse across the river because of the lag. Biggest waste of my $10M ever. I'd give the seller an F-.

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    -Rob

    Biblical fiscal responsibility

  4. Re:Of what use is it? by fatcatman · · Score: 5, Funny

    Also, why is it so special that the satelite runs linux?

    You must be new here. Welcome to Slashdot! It doesn't matter what it is, or why it runs Linux, so long as it does. Kitchen appliances? Check. Stuffed animals? Check. Dead flies? We're all over it.