Oh my. Do you have one? Just lost a chunk of time. I had no idea these "laser pointers" existed. $2k for a 1W handheld?! Stay away from the forums - this is a potentially expensive hobby.

I remember once my aunt's ex showing me his lab and saying if I stuck my hand in front of the laser when on - I'd get the worst possible blister-type wound (blood would boil underneath skin upon light contact).

They are illegal in the US, you should know: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_254.html

But are they illegal in space?

What's the legal status of operating a server from space? Could this be a second sealand?

uh, how to get internet?