Hands-on builds for aspiring space engineers. Full materials lists, step-by-step instructions, and tips from makers who have done it before.
Receive voice, SSTV and APRS from the International Space Station using an RTL-SDR and a simple Yagi antenna. Capture an SSTV image during a crew activation event.
Fly a DIY weather station to 30 km+ on a latex weather balloon. Capture pressure, temperature, humidity, GPS track, and live video while complying with local aviation rules.
A beginner-friendly project: design, build and launch a soda-can-sized satellite on a hobby rocket or weather balloon. Log pressure, temperature and GPS to an SD card.