SpaceGAMBIT Presentation to UKSEDS

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The Hackerspace Space Program

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An introduction to how SpaceGAMBIT helps hackerspaces around the world build technologies to further mankind's future as a spacefaring civilization. Includes * What is a hackerspace * Cool hackerspace projects * How to find a hackerspace near you * Projects we're looking to fund * How to get involved

Transcript of SpaceGAMBIT Presentation to UKSEDS

  • The Hackerspace Space Program
  • WTF is a Hackerspace?
  • Oh my God youre helping evilhackers?
  • hackerspace
  • Physical space and community Professionals, amateurs, geeks, artists Get hands-on and make cool stuff Share ideas, know-how 3D printers, laser cutters, CNCs, tools, electronics, DNA centrifuges Motors, computer hardware, sensors, metal, wood, toys Anyone can become a member
  • Xinchejian (Shanghai, China)
  • London (Music) Hackspace
  • Low-resource food production
  • Radiation Detection
  • 3D Printed Art
  • Biohacking
  • Singing Plant
  • Useless Machine
  • We fund hackerspace projects that help build humanity into a spacefaring civilization
  • Are you !#$*ing crazy?
  • Apache
  • Towards a Space Faring Civilization1 2 3 4 5 6Probably Ehnot any time soon
  • Why open?Why hackerspaces?
  • Education
  • Innovation Arduino 16 Mhz! 32K memory!
  • Economy & Jobs
  • Cost Saving
  • Funding Projects (Shut up and take our money!)
  • Funding = Up to ~12,000 (20k USD) 3-6 monthsHackerspace (or similar) No rockets :(
  • Education All-ages education Public support for space Hacker education Public workshops
  • Near-Earth Economy Nanosatellite testing/training/support Suborbital Low-orbit In-situ resource experiments
  • Habitats Earth/space Low-cost Reliable Eco-friendly Growing food Generating energy Shelters Closed loop systems
  • Get Involved!1. Join a hackerspace:www.is.gd/ukspaces2. Send me a (brief)project [email protected]. Submit a projectproposal
  • Alex [email protected] www.spacegambit.org