<div>Hey,</div><div><br></div> Since you guys were prior talking about looking to do a space project with SpaceGAMBIT and the DARPA-sponsored Hackerspaces Space Program, here's an update from you on the space projects funding front.<div>
NASA Centennial Challenges canceled the NanoSat Launcher prize. However, this may be an opportunity for someone else to jump in or for you guys to try another project.</div><div><br></div><div> - Ethan/spacefelix<br>
<br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Ortega, Samuel A. {Sam}(MSFC-ZP30)</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:sam.ortega@nasa.gov">sam.ortega@nasa.gov</a>></span><br>
Date: Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 1:15 PM<br>Subject: Nano Sat Launch Challenge Cancellation<br><br><div style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;word-wrap:break-word"><div><div><div>I have been getting some inquiries so I thought I would give you a direct email since I have spoken with you in the past about his challenge. NASA has withdrawn from our Space Act Agreement with Space Florida and will not be conducting the NSL challenge right now. D<span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:medium">uring the formulation phase several developments have occurred which have changed the utility of a Challenge approach to Nano-Sat Launchers. In particular, in 2011 DARPA initiated the ALASA program and the Army SMDC initiated their SWORDS project. Both of these efforts are focused on developing nano-sat launchers. NASA has also found a significant technology gap in low cost avionics and GN&C systems needed to support the development of a low cost nano-sat launch system. </span></div>
<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:medium"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:medium">Centennial Challenges will continue to monitor the nano-sat launcher sector and revisit a NSL challenge concept if needs and opportunities emerge in the future.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:medium"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:medium">If you care to discuss challenges with me at any time please give me a call, cell phone is best.</span></div>
<div><br></div><div>Thank you for all of your support to date. I hope to roll out some new challenges in the first half of next year.</div><div><br></div><div>Cheers,</div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:medium"><div style="word-wrap:break-word">
<div>Sam<br>Program Manager</div><div>Centennial Challenges<br><a href="tel:256-684-9350" value="+12566849350" target="_blank">256-684-9350</a> Cell<br><a href="tel:256-544-9294" value="+12565449294" target="_blank">256-544-9294</a> Desk</div>
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