Operation Caelus;We will send a bitcoin satellite to space! ESCROW

[Sakarias-Corporation]

Operation Caelus

Operation Caelus is a project i'm starting to get a Cubesat with a Bitcoin node to space.

this will be a open source project for everyone to follow. the goal is to send a Cubesat with a Bitcoin node to the Thermosphere.
A Bitcoin node in space would be a great achievement for the bitcoin community!

The Cubesat will be build by various members of the Bitcoin community and financed with Bitcoins.
yes, i am well aware of the difficulties of this project, but i thought that if Apollo 11 landed on the moon on the 20th of July 1969 with less technology then a modern calculator, then so can the bitcoin community (but let's focus on the Thermosphere instead of the moon )


one of the key goals with this Project, except for the Bitcoin node part is to create unique satellite with 0 or close to 0 commercial satellite parts, such as NanoPower P31U Power Supply, ISIS On Board Computer and so on.
for that, i suggest the Core computer to be made out of a RPI, most likely a RPI cluster (2x, can't drain to much power) or a tweaked RPI.
if Possible a camera could also be used on the satellite to broadcast live footage of the first Bitcoin node in space.
to make it more cost effective i propose a 1.33 Kg mass (MAX) Cubesat (10x10x10CM)

We are now also working on a project which will allow us to send bitcoin transactions through radio frequency to the satellite which will then bounce it off to a main server and broadcast it

Building the satellite itself is not that hard nor expensive. the hard part is the launch it self. there are 2 ways one could go on about it.

TBA


First mission; satellite structure

I have no started a Kickstarter campaign for the Structure!
i will also post a bitcoin Address here for donations. ALL donations will got towards the success of this project.
If you would like a Personal Bitcoin address to donate to, then that can be arranged.

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I have been asked to be escrow for this crowdfunding project. I have generated an address in cold storage below for those who wish to participate in this project:

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Funds will be held until the full amount is raised then it will be handed to the project manager "Sakarias-Corporation" for purchasing of the goods to purchase the Cubesat structure.

Since this escrow cannot guarantee the project manager would not run away with the funds, the manager has offered to provide his full identity and information to me in case anything happens to help increase confidence.

As long as you understand the risks of this project that the funds are not fully protected (due to the nature of the project) then you may go ahead and donate. For any clarification be sure to contact both myself and Sakarias-Corporation.

Escrow by master-P: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=932294.120

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First Goal; Cubesat structure.  0 / ~
(side panels included)


UPDATE*
Kickstarter campaign for the Structure has launched ! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/811726885/cubesat-brodcasting-a-bitcoin-node-in-space-and-fe

[GermanGiant]

Apollo 11 landed on the moon on the 20th of July 1969 with less technology then a modern calculator

Apollo 11 never landed on the moon. It was a hoax by USA to outcompete USSR in the space exploration race.

[TheButterZone]

Redundant? http://deepspaceindustries.com/bitcoin-pioneer-inks-contract-for-satellite-constellation/

[Meuh6879]

include 4x 1To of SSD ... for futur upgrade.  
solar panel and product electricity in space is not a problem ... but you must think of the heat circuit.

[adamstgBit]

Redundant? http://deepspaceindustries.com/bitcoin-pioneer-inks-contract-for-satellite-constellation/

the more the merrier

i'll donate toward launch cost

[Sakarias-Corporation]

Redundant? http://deepspaceindustries.com/bitcoin-pioneer-inks-contract-for-satellite-constellation/

not quite the same thing, this will be built by the community. i can't find anything about a node, but i might be tired hehe

[Sakarias-Corporation]

include 4x 1To of SSD ... for futur upgrade.  
solar panel and product electricity in space is not a problem ... but you must think of the heat circuit.

of course, the great thing with memory in our time is that you can get a lot of it, for low weight and power efficient.


if a camera would also be possible, we'd need someone to program the camera, (depending if we wanna move it a few inches from left to right) among tons of other things.

[TheButterZone]

Redundant? http://deepspaceindustries.com/bitcoin-pioneer-inks-contract-for-satellite-constellation/

not quite the same thing, this will be built by the community. i can't find anything about a node, but i might be tired hehe

Original topic: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=334701.0

[Meuh6879]

if a camera would also be possible, we'd need someone to program the camera, (depending if we wanna move it a few inches from left to right) among tons of other things.

the problem is the quality (robustess) of the lens in space environment ... (specially solar wind polarisation problem that it burn captor).

take a picture from D nikon camera from a window of the ISS is more easy than include a camera on a satelite.

[Snorek]

Apollo 11 landed on the moon on the 20th of July 1969 with less technology then a modern calculator

Apollo 11 never landed on the moon. It was a hoax by USA to outcompete USSR in the space exploration race.

Well, you are right It was never sufficiently proven that they landed on the moon. On the topic: I don't think we need bitcoin node in space all that much. It is nothing more than a publicity stunt, if you can keep wasting money on promotion it is good for bitcoin I guess.

[valkir]

I guess you will need to be on the medium orbit which could be expensive.
Also cube sat are normally really small.

Nice project I will try to follow.

[Sakarias-Corporation]

I guess you will need to be on the medium orbit which could be expensive.
Also cube sat are normally really small.

Nice project I will try to follow.

yeah, they're usually just 10x10x10 and max 1.33 KG. there are bigger models of course, and smaller ones.

[Sakarias-Corporation]

There are some very good Solar panels out there which would offer some extra features such as

Coarse sun sensor
Temperature sensor

it would be a fun feature to collect Data with a bitcoin - node - satellite



First mission, equipment. Propose all equipments to be used and we will later decide which options will be the best choice.


this would be the ideal design

[Sakarias-Corporation]

I Suggest we get a Cubesat structure to begin with, and work around that.

[Kprawn]

Hey, why aim for the Thermosphere ? ..... This thing should go to Mars with the people who will be going there --> https://www.nasa.gov/content/nasas-journey-to-mars

Having a node on another planet, under full control of humans, would be a great leap for Bitcoiners.  ... When they settle there, they can use Bitcoin as the official currency

for trade. Imagine sending inter stellar transfers to other planets for people rendering services {programming .. etc} from Mars. Go big or go home. 

[coinpr0n]

Hope this works out and you keep the thread updated with the progress and whatever things you'll be needing. I'm sure there's a lot of things to be considered...

[Sakarias-Corporation]

i feel that this is a ''must'' buy when starting. http://www.cubesatshop.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=1&category_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=66
creating these parts on their own might be difficult, if you don't already have everything needed at home, and don't need to melt the metal to later forge it.

or what do you guys say ?

[juiceayres]

Well, unfortunately space is a harsh environment...

RPI will die in a couple of months, rad-hard electronics are needed,etc.. Also space-class amplifiers/transmitters are very expansive.

If this goes on, then I strongly suggest to pay some enterprise to launch it. A rocket per si is dangerous enough, a home made rocket is very risky. Also you will have a lot of troubles with government and airspace clearance to launch.

[Sakarias-Corporation]

Well, unfortunately space is a harsh environment...

RPI will die in a couple of months, rad-hard electronics are needed,etc.. Also space-class amplifiers/transmitters are very expansive.

If this goes on, then I strongly suggest to pay some enterprise to launch it. A rocket per si is dangerous enough, a home made rocket is very risky. Also you will have a lot of troubles with government and airspace clearance to launch.

 Actually, if the Satellite is open source and servers a Educational purpose there's a Chance NASA will take it up for free in their ''NASA’s CubeSat Launch initiative (CSLI) '' so that's defiantly worth looking into

[Sakarias-Corporation]

Hope this works out and you keep the thread updated with the progress and whatever things you'll be needing. I'm sure there's a lot of things to be considered...

So do I, I hope more enthusiastic members jump aboard with some good proposals