HADRIAN ION on May 22, 2020 at 3:21 pm Idea: Liquid fueled amateur rocketsLink: https://www.space.com/30712-moonspike-priv... not sure if moonspike are still attracting crowdfunds for this, but it looked like it was going to happen at one point. ‘Moonspike’ Kickstarter Project Aims to Crowdfund Rocket to the Moon Link: https://www.space.com/30712-moon The Moonspike Kickstarter campaign launched today (Oct. 1) to raise $1 million to send a titanium payload crashing into the lunar surface to kick up a plume observable from orbit, its backers say.
Cleo Flatular on May 22, 2020 at 3:09 pm Idea: Open NASA’s “Mission Control” to the publicLink: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/58981... Half a million raised for this on kickstarter already in progress, i think Restore Historic Mission Control Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/proj Accept the Webster Challenge! Help restore this Apollo-era landmark.
Martin on January 13, 2020 at 11:23 am Idea: Ambipolar Thruster – rocket propulsion system powered by the SunLink: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/longm... On Kickstarter…It reached the funding level but that was ages ago, have there been any more projects using ambipolar thrusters? CAT: Launch a Water-Propelled Satellite into Deep Space Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/proj Join the first crowdsourced mission to explore a destination of your choice in the far reaches of space. @GoBluePlasma
Martin on December 31, 2019 at 11:16 am Idea: Solar powered spacecraft propulsionLink: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thepl... Done! Got plenty enough crowdfunders and launched prototype a while back. LightSail: A Revolutionary Solar Sailing Spacecraft Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/proj Unlimited free energy from the sun will provide CubeSat propulsion and revolutionize access to space for low-cost citizen projects.
Martin on December 10, 2019 at 4:56 pm Idea: Use ‘Martian soil’ for space gardening contestsLink: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bread... This looked promising – but they didn’t get enough backers The Martian Garden - Gardening Kits with Simulated Mars Soil Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/proj Gardening Kits and Sample Packs with Mars Regolith Simulant. Help Develop the Technology Humanity Needs for the Journey to Mars!
sunnyjim on December 5, 2019 at 3:48 pm Idea: An app that informs you whenever the Space Station is overhead or in viewLink: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/natro... I saw this one too, it notifies you when you can see the ISS or at least it lights up when it is nearby. Looks good. ISS-Notify Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/proj I made a light that shines when the International Space Station is in the sky. I’m raising money to make a whole bunch and sell them.
Nodger on September 5, 2019 at 4:05 pm Idea: Electrostatic Confinement Fusion Spacecraft PropulsionLink: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/21147... And if that doesn’t work, how about antimatter propulsion? Antimatter Propulsion Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/proj Previously funded by NASA, we are continuing the design and testing of an antimatter thruster capable of reaching 10% lightspeed.
astronut on September 5, 2019 at 3:52 pm Idea: Tiny communications satellites that fit in your handLink: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joela... This is an alternative way to fund small satellite projects From Basement to Orbit - A New Class of Personal Satellites Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/proj The adventures of designing, building, and launching a PocketQube satellite.
sunnyjim on September 5, 2019 at 3:49 pm Idea: Save a copy of every message or probe sent to spaceLink: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/duane... And the Pioneer plaque. Looks great. Pioneer Plaque: A Message from Earth Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/proj A replica by the original craftsman & reissue of NASA’s Pioneer Plaque, honoring the design by Frank Drake, Carl Sagan & Linda Salzman.
not sure if moonspike are still attracting crowdfunds for this, but it looked like it was going to happen at one point.
Half a million raised for this on kickstarter already in progress, i think
On Kickstarter…It reached the funding level but that was ages ago, have there been any more projects using ambipolar thrusters?
Done! Got plenty enough crowdfunders and launched prototype a while back.
This looked promising – but they didn’t get enough backers
I saw this one too, it notifies you when you can see the ISS or at least it lights up when it is nearby. Looks good.
And if that doesn’t work, how about antimatter propulsion?
This is an alternative way to fund small satellite projects
And the Pioneer plaque. Looks great.