Post edited 4:47 pm – October 29, 2010 by biollante
Found a link to this site, looked around and it seems its reasonable to put up a simple satellite to test communications or other projects. Unlike the Cloudlab, this would be able to be used for months before dropping.
http://www.interorbital.com/Ne…..Page_1.htm
"Payload space is currently available on
these pre-orbital test flights at a cost of $500.00 per kilogram
($227.00 per pound). Payloads can include TubeSats, CubeSats, or single
payloads weighing up to 30 kg. Universities, companies, or individuals are
encouraged to contact Interorbital if they would like to fly a test
payload.
Interorbital
Systems P.O. Box 662 Mojave, CA 93502-0662
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Interorbital Systems All rights reserved"
EDIT – edit hyperlink