Name: Spacebridge: Let's send something to (near) space!
Start: 2025-11-30T17:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-30T20:00:00-08:00
Location: Noisebridge

Space is awesome but why should NASA Ames get all the fun? San Francisco deserves another space program. To this end Noisebridge is stepping up to the challenge and reviving the [Spacebridge](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Spacebridge) program!!

**All are welcome - from fledgling space enthusiasts to seasoned astronauts!**

This will be a cross-disciplinary project-based learning experience involving: electronics, software, radio operation, fabrics, treasure hunting (downed weather balloons are considered salvage), and more!

Things we have worked on:

* Sent multiple balloons to the edge of space
* Upgraded our lift gas fill system
* Tested our environmental sensors and GPS
* Updated our Meshtastic configuration settings

Some short-term goals:

* Upgrade our ground system to automatically aim at the balloon
* Test the aerodynamic behavior of various payload configurations with/without a parachute
* Design a remotely-triggered flight termination system

If any of that sounds fun, come on over and give us a hand. If you have a different idea, or you just want to hang out and chat about space/balloons, that's alright too!

Elle

Nick

Elan

Julius Tereck

Noisebridge Hackerspace

Technology

Open Source

Web Design

Software Development

Electronics

Microcontrollers

DIY (Do It Yourself)

Web Development

Hacking

Arduino

Makers

Computer Programming

Makerspaces

3D Printing

Sewing

James Quintana 

Cucaracha Guacamole

Julio

tman66

Christopher Simms

Mitch Altman

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