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Chapter Four – New Features & Solutions
As I have mentioned several times already, the current project will incorporate several new solutions compared to the previous STAN ONE mission. The purpose of this chapter is not to discuss each individual subsystem in great detail, but rather to introduce the concepts behind their implementation. Of course, the theoretical background and technical details will be covered separately in dedicated articles on the blog. For now, let’s dive in. Everyone knows that people are rarely fully satisfied with what they have achieved. Once one goal is reached, the next one appears on the horizon. My case is no different. My…
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Chapter Three – The First Test Flight
Sunday, May 31st, is already behind us. What a day it was! Not only did the weather cooperate, but so did the team (I certainly wasn’t expecting so many people). I also can’t say that everything went according to plan. You could say it was a day filled with hope, successes, and painful disappointments. But let’s start from the beginning. We arrived in the village of Łęki, where the flight was scheduled to take place, at around 5:40 PM, giving us roughly two hours to prepare for launch. Meanwhile, more and more people arrived to witness the event, including several…
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Chapter Two – Crowdfunding: A Look Into the Financial Side of the Project
Behind every ambitious project stands not only an idea, but also financial reality. Discover what it truly costs of stratospheric mission and learn how you can support the project.
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Chapter One – A few words about the project
As always, before diving into the details, a few general words first. Welcome to my new project focused on capturing a total solar eclipse using a payload lifted by a stratospheric balloon!
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