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Old 31-05-2006, 08:13 AM
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Home-made Satellites?

I can see it now... the first IIS Dob-In-Space!

The following is from Nature Highlights this morning:

Al.

Homemade satellites get a free ride

Japan offers universities and business a free launch.


© JAXAJapan's space agency will begin offering free rides for homemade satellites aboard its H-IIA rocket (pictured).

Universities and private companies that are developing satellites for research purposes can now apply for a free launch from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

The agency is planning to launch a few such satellites at least once a year, with the first one scheduled for 2008. It hopes the programme will help beef up the country's satellite expertise.

The move was praised by space-exploration enthusiasts in Japan, some of whom have travelled to other countries to launch small satellites at their own expense.
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