I am wondering if there is any update to the status of P3E? I have not seen any mention of it for a long time and wondering if it is built and ready to launch or has the project been put on "hold" because of launch expenses? Any update would be appreciated! 73 Peter KD0AA
P3 as I understand it if back shelved for now due to ITAR issues.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Peter Sils Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 3:39 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] Any update on P3E?
I am wondering if there is any update to the status of P3E? I have not seen any mention of it for a long time and wondering if it is built and ready to launch or has the project been put on "hold" because of launch expenses? Any update would be appreciated! 73 Peter KD0AA
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I don't think that it is due to ITAR as there are enough Europeans available to complete the satellite. AMSAT-DL is trying to get government funding for the Mars mission (P5A) for which P3E will be a testbed. They haven't made any announcement about securing funding and now the EU appears to be in worse financial shape than the US.
73,
John KD6OZH
----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike" [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 20:07 UTC Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Any update on P3E?
P3 as I understand it if back shelved for now due to ITAR issues.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Peter Sils Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 3:39 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] Any update on P3E?
I am wondering if there is any update to the status of P3E?
I have not seen any mention of it for a long time and wondering if it is built and ready to launch or has the project been put on "hold" because of launch expenses?
Any update would be appreciated!
73 Peter KD0AA
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Their website is always a good place to check for info, see
Basically funding is needed for the P3E and P5A launches I think it's something like $10-15 million. I'm sure if they get that money it'll be prominently displayed on the site.
The 2010 AGM & Symposium report on the top right on their homepage, it mentions the Joint Feasibility study carried out with the DLR (German Aerospace Center).
73 Trevor M5AKA
----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Sils" [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 9:39 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Any update on P3E?
I am wondering if there is any update to the status of P3E?
I have not seen any mention of it for a long time and wondering if it is built and ready to launch or has the project been put on "hold" because of launch expenses?
Any update would be appreciated!
73 Peter KD0AA
Hi Peter, KD0AA
As far I know there are no new information from AMSAT-DL about P3E but it becomes desperate to get a launch opportunity nowadays.
There are a some hopes of DLR (German Aerospace Center) funding via the P5A project but as far I know there are no advances at this moment.
Let us hope we can get another P3 satellite in our life time.
In my opinion most of the satellite builders in AMSAT-DL became older and they do not see the younger generation stepping into the footsteps of the older satellite builders.
It seems that the younger generation all want quick results instead of a big project like P3E
The above statement is only my personal opinion but after the death of OSCAR-10, OSCAR-13 and AO40 all my antennas and equipments for HEO satellites becomes rusty under the roof and this is a reality as you can see at i8CVS in QRZ.com
When OSCAR-10 was alive and well I abandoned the HF switching to a promising satellite activity and I losted all my HF friends all around the world.
When AO40 died I losted again all my satellite friends around the world and actually let me hope I can get another P3 satellite in my life time and start again.
73" de
i8CVS Domenico
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