As Bryce suggested, Fox-1C has an active crowdsourcing campaign.
There are several linear LEOs in the pipeline (two in orbit awaiting activation for amateur use, several others in various stages).
In orbit, awaiting activation for amateur use: EO-79 (QB50p1) UKube-1
Essentially complete, awaiting launch opportunity: KiwiSat
Also in the pipeline: CAS-2A1 CAS-2A2
I know there are other projects in various planning stages too.
The Fox-2 program, which will commence once the Fox-1 series satellites are completed, will also have linear transponder capability through it's software defined transponder. I'm sure crowdsourcing will be used again when the time comes. The best way to support Fox-2 right now is to help it's predecessors get into orbit!
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 7:12 PM, Joe nss@mwt.net wrote:
Has anyone thought of trying something like Kickstarter to help fund a linear LEO at least? Like the guy and the cold butter knife, got on there wanting 40 grand to make it, he has 1/4 million and still counting! Joe WB9SBD -- Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb