How can I send something into space?

The Short Answer: We launch things into space by putting them on rockets with enough fuel — called propellant — to boost them above most of Earth’s atmosphere. Once a rocket reaches the right distance from Earth, it releases the satellite or spacecraft.

What is the cheapest way to go to space?

The most affordable way to pay to get to space would be appear to be via a company called Space Perspective, which plans to launch a pressurized capsule propelled by a high-performance space balloon.

How much does it cost to ship something to space?

Today, it costs $10,000 to put a pound of payload in Earth orbit. NASA’s goal is to reduce the cost of getting to space to hundreds of dollars per pound within 25 years and tens of dollars per pound within 40 years.

Is it illegal to send a balloon into space?

Mass balloon releases are illegal in several states, cities, and countries. US States that have laws: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Virginia.

How much does it cost to send stuff into space?

Waldman: As far as sending stuff into space, those projects cost about $150. And since you’re going to want to do those with a team, that money is spread over a number of people.

What is sent into space?

Your new company, Sent Into Space, sells do-it-yourself kits to send objects up into the stratosphere. How did you get started? Alex: Weather balloons have been around for a while as a way to collect data.

What do they put in a Space Kit?

They’re putting stuff into space! Does the kit contain everything you need? Chris: You get the balloon, parachute, container for the payload, tracking devices and a computer system that we call the black box. It records the data – including GPS, altitude, pressure, humidity, temperature and acceleration.

Where can I buy a space balloon kit?

Chris Rose and Alex Baker are PhD students at the University of Sheffield, UK. They recently launched Sent Into Space, a firm that will sell space balloon kits at sentintospace.com.

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