Deploy your own satellite for $8000

Re:Deploy your own satellite for $8000 by wallflower on Monday July 19, 2010 @10:45PM (#1530997)

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).

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Re:Deploy your own satellite for $8000 by pfedor on Monday July 19, 2010 @11:46PM (#1531082)

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

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Re:Deploy your own satellite for $8000 by charlesap on Tuesday July 20, 2010 @12:15AM (#1531134)

But are they illegal in space?

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Re:Deploy your own satellite for $8000 by c1sc0 on Tuesday July 20, 2010 @03:46AM (#1531445)

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

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Re:Deploy your own satellite for $8000 by paolomaffei on Tuesday July 20, 2010 @05:04AM (#1531543)

uh, how to get internet?

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