Charles Pooley of Microlaunchers (www.microlaunchers.com) returned as the guest for this Space Show program. Charles started the discussion by explaining the Microlaunchers concept, which is to design a spacecraft for a 200 grams or less payload in order to take advantage of new FAA regulations as well as the continuing evolution in the components and technology of small mechanisms. He also cited the example of the Google Lunar X Prize as a potential outlet for the Microlaunchers concept. You will certainly want to hear about the application of Microlaunchers to this prize. He also discussed his plan to divide his work and projects into smaller components for easier management and financing. In fact, he mentioned that he was far along with two such projects that he is personally funding. Listen to the show to hear details about these projects. Charles received lots of questions about mass ratios for both large and small vehicles, starting his own machine shop, expanding the market and awareness for Microlaunchers to reach the approximately 2% of the public who Charles believes to be the eligible part of the nation's population base for interest in the Microlaunchers concept. One listener asked how he plans to make Microlaunchers attractive for investment and Charles discussed various ideas on air. He also made it clear that he welcomed ideas and support from listeners. Another listener asked about having too many ideas and concepts floating around in the New Space industry and why there are so few mergers among the participants which would likely lead to more people working together for a stronger industry. Don't miss how Charles responds to this question. You can send Mr. Pooley additional questions or comments through the Microlaunchers website, www.microlaunchers.com. Use the email address ckpooley@microlaunchers.com.
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