New VSA: Ascension Space Agency

[kevin580]

Hello all!

I want to say something about my new Virtual Space Agency.
First, I want to say, that you can join us(of course). And, the Idea to the ASA was from me and my friends in school. It was very interesting.

Second, we have many plans, for a satellite system or a space station.
We are using the Space Shuttle for flights into Orbit or Space Station Modules.
Dragon Spaceship for Orbital Missions and:
HARP gun/Martlet 4 for 'shooting' the small satellites of our satellite system.

Third, I need help for doing all things, contact me please if you want.
All other things are on our Website, here:
http://www.ascensionspaceagency.jimdo.com/
Thanks, and please give us a feedback.
Cheers, Kevin.

 

[Scruce]

You will need strong satellites for that harp. I tried weak ones, long story short. I got charged for a lot of litter in the Pacific Ocean :facepalm:.

 

[kevin580]

Yes, but that are the 'normal' satellites included with the HARP.
I think it's Minisat or something like that.

 

[Scruce]

Yes, but that are the 'normal' satellites included with the HARP.
I think it's Minisat or something like that.

Thats the one. :thumbup:

 

[kevin580]

Information.

I just wanted to say now, please write here, give us a feedback!
We're searching for new members, please PM me about that.

Now I made a small test flight for the missions HARP-01 and HARP-02.
Both are today. I'll do 1 test flight now, when all things are good, we're go for shooting.

You can watch our Livestream, too. Begins at 15.45 UTC.
www.ascensionspaceagency.jimdo.com/livestream

Thanks.

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Small Update, due to problems again, and FLIGHT is not there, shooting of HARP-01 and HARP-02 tomorrow, same time, same rockets, same gun. Thanks.

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News: We're go for launch. Due to computer problems the Livestream isn't working after a test. I'll make photos and put them just after the missions on the page, Spaceflight>Unmanned>Photos. Thanks. And again, please join us, we need members!!!

www.ascensionspaceagency.jimdo.com

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We shot HARP-01 and HARP-02!
The mission was great. First photos taken by the two Minisats are on our website,
Spaceflight>Unmanned>Photos.
The next question is: Who wants to fly HARP-03?

 

[kevin580]

Now begins HARP-03, with Minisat 3.

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Mission HARP-03 was great! Fast mission, first photos are of Africa.

 

[Zachstar]

I am glad to see a new interest in VSAs. And I wish you luck.

Some suggestions if I may.

#1 and MOST important. Variety! Too many VSAs fade away after doing a few Mercury or Apollo missions. That has been done.. Many times over. What is needed is new missions people can be interested in. You have a space shuttle make new payloads and missions for it! Centaur-G can loft an epic ton places. Use it!

#2 Detail your missions! "Bla bla bla made orbit and came back" is not a report its a tiny subline on CNN. Few care. Lots of photos, Orbit info, times, events. Reactions.. Put story and interest into it!

Again good luck!

 

[RisingFury]

Please continue posting your updates in your OF blog instead of a thread...

 

[kevin580]

Thanks for that. Now I'll make a blog for that...