[General] Fwd: Nano Sat Launch Challenge Cancellation

[David]

I joined that group and it is really interesting.

David Merchant


Ethan Chew wrote:
> 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
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: *Ortega, Samuel A. {Sam}(MSFC-ZP30)* <sam.ortega at nasa.gov 
> <mailto: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 NASA has withdrawn from our Space Act Agreement with Space 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 <tel:256-684-9350>  Cell
> 256-544-9294 <tel:256-544-9294>  Desk
> http://www.nasa.gov/challenges
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