Hi Dave,
Thanks for your comments.
If the "international project" approach were a successful model we would have a constellation of amateur satellites in HEO/GEO flying now. But, different space groups have different priorities.
I am not opposed to a lunar repeater, but I think we can get a bigger bang for the buck by pursuing other opitions.
To me this sounds like a one time stunt that will take most of our already limited resources.
73's Armando N8IGJ
----- Original Message ----- From: D R Mynatt To: Armando Mercado Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: The Moon is our Future
A moon repeater/datacom/SSTV/cw whatever else we can do, could be coordinated with *all* the various amateur groups, not just AMSAT-NA. This could make this an international project, similar to ESMO and ASMO projects under way now. It would be financially feasible if, for instance, we landed first (probably not going to happen) and, if I remember correctly, collect the cash prize for the first non-commercial moon landing. I think that's still out there, isn't it?
Dave//KA0SWT