Hackerspaces In Space

http://workshop88.com/space/ for more details. We need to beat FUBARLabs into space! To get involved, join the our Discussion Group and send a response This Thread or send an email to [email protected] Rules

• One team per hackerspace. Any size build team, but only 10 people for the launch and retrieval team.
• Payload must be under 4 pounds.
• Parts cost limit of $250.00. Must show receipts or have other proof of purchase.
• Payload must return with pictures taken from the flight.
• Only one official launch per team allowed. Notice of official launches must be given by 8 a.m., and a judge must be present for the launch to count.
• All local laws and ordinances must be followed throughout the entire competition.
• Balloon camera must take pictures of the curvature of the earth.
• The Event Board may judge any other conduct considered outside “the spirit” of the event and disqualify a team that does not adhere to it by majority vote.

Scoring

• Retrieval Time Base: 50 points. 1 point off for every minute past 45 minutes.
• Weight of Payload 5 points added for every 1/2 pound under 4 lb.
• Cost of Setup Base: 50 points. 0.5 points off for every dollar over $150.
• Total Points Retrieval Time Score + Weight Score + Cost Score

Event Board & Judges

• Judges are members of each hackerspace, and will be submitted to the Event Board. They will ensure all rules are followed.
• One person from each hackerspace will be on the Event Board. The Event Board will oversee the event, judge each applicant, and declare winners.

Dates

• Competition starts immediately upon challenges going out.
• Teams will indicate acceptance of challenge by March 1, 2010 (either at workshop88.com/space, or the attached PDF form).
• Launches will be held between June 1, 2010 and August 31, 2010.
• Results of the official launch must be sent in by September 7, 2010.
• Winner will be announced on or before September 30, 2010.