1 Aug
2014
1 Aug
'14
4:49 p.m.
On 8/1/14, M5AKA m5aka@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
The $295,000 for a 3U CubeSat to LEO (which presumably means a 600 km or lower LEO) seems comparable with prices from others using proven launchers (typically $100k for 1U).
It highlights the importance of partnering with others, such as Educational establishments to defray costs.
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On the other hand, that company does have a proven launch record. By comparison, I know of a start-up that would air launch a cubesat for a 7-figure price, but it hasn't had a flight yet. At the other end of the scale, one group could do it for something like $60,000--but it doesn't have a rocket ready to go, either.
Let's not forget that one gets what one pays for.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL