Drew
The launch cost for Suitsat-2 will be zero for AMSAT. Nothing paid by AMSAT to Russia, nothing paid by AMSAT to NASA. Nothing.
Launch cost for cubesats to LEO (600-800 km) is ~$70,000/kg. Suitsat-2 is over 20kg.
I'll let each individual decide whether they think that's a deal or not. It's painfully obvious to me.
73, Drew KO4MA
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Thank you for the information.
I agree that launch cost will be nothing...can you say the same thing for the integration and documentation cost? Since there isnt a final design for the carrier I bet there is little idea of what those will be.
I bet you that before its over the "cost" are between 25000 and 50,000
thanks again for the information
73 Robert WB5MZO
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