At 09:25 AM 2/7/2009, Art McBride wrote:
With the political climate focused on jump starting the economy AMSAT should work on a bailout ride for three HEO's, it's our kids money anyway! Art, KC6UQH
==snip==assuming everyone read the previous postings, anyway
He! He! Well, I expect some attempt at humor by Art, but I would say he might not be too far off with this. Consider that there will be a need to generate jobs in the upcoming economic recovery. Perhaps our HEO's funded primarily as EmComm satellites with ham radio on board, could hire out of work aerospace engineers, thus accomplishing some of our national goals along with some of our AMSAT goals. Again, having the "pitch-man/woman" to promote this with congress and the gov't will be a key to success. Perhaps there are some out of work lobbyist out there?
I know a gal named "Sarah" that might put in a good word if there is any media attention to be had ;-)
I now return the -bb to normal programing, already in progress!
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