[General] Fwd: Nano Sat Launch Challenge Cancellation

[Ethan Chew]

Hey,

       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.
       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.

               - Ethan/spacefelix

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From: Ortega, Samuel A. {Sam}(MSFC-ZP30) <sam.ortega at nasa.gov>
Date: Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 1:15 PM
Subject: Nano Sat Launch Challenge Cancellation

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has withdrawn from our Space Act Agreement with Space Florida and will not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.  During 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.

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.

If you care to discuss challenges with me at any time please give me a
call, cell phone is best.

Thank you for all of your support to date. I hope to roll out some new
challenges in the first half of next year.

Cheers,
Sam
Program Manager
Centennial Challenges
256-684-9350  Cell
256-544-9294  Desk
http://www.nasa.gov/challenges
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