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[[File:Hacksat-devboard-hand.jpeg|thumb|right|Dev board for HackSat One]] | [[File:Hacksat-devboard-hand.jpeg|thumb|right|Dev board for HackSat One]] | ||
[[File:Radio-testing-at-london-hackspace.jpeg|thumb|right|Radio testing with Samuel]] | [[File:Radio-testing-at-london-hackspace.jpeg|thumb|right|Radio testing with Samuel]] | ||
HackSat One is a tiny [https://flux.org.uk/projects/hacksat/hardware.html satellite sprite], launching as part of the [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zacinaction/kicksat-your-personal-spacecraft-in-space KickSat swarm]. The sprite is powered by its own solar panel and is capable of broadcasting signals back to Earth. The launch is scheduled for | HackSat One is a tiny [https://flux.org.uk/projects/hacksat/hardware.html satellite sprite], launching as part of the [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zacinaction/kicksat-your-personal-spacecraft-in-space KickSat swarm]. The sprite is powered by its own solar panel and is capable of broadcasting signals back to Earth. The launch is scheduled for spring 2014 as part of a NASA mission to resupply the International Space Station. There is a related project to build [[Project:Hackney Space Centre|Hackney Space Centre]]. For the latest information see the [[Mailing List|mailing list]]. | ||
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=== Launch Delayed === | |||
"To ensure the highest possible level of mission assurance and allow additional time to resolve remaining open items, SpaceX is now targeting March 30th for the CRS-3 launch, with April 2nd as a back-up. These represent the earliest available launch opportunities given existing schedules, and are currently pending approval with the Range." | "To ensure the highest possible level of mission assurance and allow additional time to resolve remaining open items, SpaceX is now targeting March 30th for the CRS-3 launch, with April 2nd as a back-up. These represent the earliest available launch opportunities given existing schedules, and are currently pending approval with the Range." | ||
See [http://www.spacex.com/news/2014/03/11/upcoming-mission-falcon-9-and-dragon-launching-space-station SpaceX site] for more details. | |||
=== Launch Schedule: Sun 16th March === | === Launch Schedule: Sun 16th March === |