Far Horizons Project Initial Questions v1.0

Below is a list of questions and proposed answers to help define the requirements for this project retroactively. You can view the meeting minutes here

Q1. Why are we making this?

A1. _Adler's original motivation for developing the Far Horizons Project High Altitude Balloon (HAB) program was to act as a gateway to developing CubeSats. Adler's design is highly influenced by assistance from L. Paul Verhage and his book. The Far Horizons Project has the added benefit of providing educational opportunities to practice near space missions with students and enthusiasts which fits in with Adler's goals of democratizing space exploration

Q2. Who is this for?

A2. The Far Horizons Project is for anyone who wants to build experience in the are of near space missions. This includes schools and school clubs, scouting troupes, Makers and Maker Spaces. Adler's goal is to help groups get the experience to fly their own missions.

Q3. How will this be used?

A3. The HAB provides a platform to carry scientific and engineering payloads (no more than 12 lbs of total vehicle weight with individual payloads of 6 lbs or less) to a near space environment (exposing the vehicles and payloads to very low pressures and temperatures, and radiation levels significantly higher than those experienced on the ground) for a duration on the order of a couple of hours.

Q4. What features does it need to have (now)?

A4. TBD

Q5. What features does it need to have (later)?

A5. TBD

Q6. What are the legacy requirements?

A6. TBD

Q7. Who's going to build this?

A7. TBD

Q8. How many do we want to make?

A8. One per launch (during design phase look into what components can be reused).

Q9. What is the budget?

A9. TBD

Q10. What is the timeline?

A10. N/A

Q11. What waste products will be produced by the manufacture and/or operation of this?

A11. TBD