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Title: I could have my name in space
Post by: Uncle Mort on April 08, 2009, 02:54:23 PM
Just received this e-mail from the 'British Interplanetary Society' (I'm a member)

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Dear Uncle Mort

In a unique offer to BIS members, and in aid of the BIS Appeal, Surrey Satellite Technology Limited are offering to launch a small chip carrying the names of BIS members onboard their UK-DMC-2 satellite.

UK-DMC-2 is a 100 kg, Earth observation micro-satellite carrying a highly capable high-resolution multi-spectral imager. As part of the Disaster Monitoring Constellation, the satellite will be able to image continuously while broadcasting data in real-time to licensed ground stations. The satellite is due to be launched in the summer of 2009.

For a cost of £90 (US$189) (inclusive of VAT), your name will appear on the chip. This should be no more than 30 characters long, including spaces and titles, and you must be a Society member. The funds received will go to the BIS Appeal. To meet the launch date you will need to get your details to the Society before 18th May 2009.

All members who subscribe will receive a certificate confirming that their name made it into Space.



A bit pricy, would you part with £90 to have your name in space?
Title: Re: I could have my name in space
Post by: Snoopy on April 08, 2009, 03:21:24 PM
Since no-one will ever know for sure that it is there ~ I wouldn't pay them a penny.
Title: Re: I could have my name in space
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 08, 2009, 03:23:19 PM
Only after I have bought my bit of the moon, sponsored a dolphin and had a star named after me  lol:
Title: Re: I could have my name in space
Post by: Uncle Mort on April 08, 2009, 03:25:06 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on April 08, 2009, 03:21:24 PM
Since no-one will ever know for sure that it is there ~ I wouldn't pay them a penny.

Oh I trust then to do it ~ but it would make a great scam.
Title: Re: I could have my name in space
Post by: Snoopy on April 08, 2009, 03:27:32 PM
Quote from: Uncle Mort on April 08, 2009, 03:25:06 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on April 08, 2009, 03:21:24 PM
Since no-one will ever know for sure that it is there ~ I wouldn't pay them a penny.

Oh I trust then to do it ~ but it would make a great scam.

OK I'll rephrase that ~ Since no-one will ever be able to read it why bother?











PS Can they fit "Gullible" onto a chip?
Title: Re: I could have my name in space
Post by: Uncle Mort on April 08, 2009, 03:38:33 PM
I don't disagree, certainly I will not be sending £90 off.

It will be interesting to see the take-up.
Title: Re: I could have my name in space
Post by: Nick on April 08, 2009, 05:43:51 PM
Change your name to Keith Moon or summat
Title: Re: I could have my name in space
Post by: Uncle Mort on April 08, 2009, 08:39:42 PM
why?
Title: Re: I could have my name in space
Post by: Darwins Selection on April 09, 2009, 07:45:47 AM
Quote from: Nick on April 08, 2009, 05:43:51 PM
Change your name to Keith Moon or summat

You could change your name to Challenger.
Title: Re: I could have my name in space
Post by: Nick on April 09, 2009, 01:38:50 PM
Quote from: Uncle Mort on April 08, 2009, 08:39:42 PM
why?

 ::)
Title: Re: I could have my name in space
Post by: Uncle Mort on April 09, 2009, 02:13:17 PM
Quote from: Nick on April 09, 2009, 01:38:50 PM
Quote from: Uncle Mort on April 08, 2009, 08:39:42 PM
why?

 ::)

wot?
Title: Re: I could have my name in space
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 09, 2009, 05:47:05 PM
Quote from: Uncle Mort on April 08, 2009, 03:38:33 PM
I don't disagree, certainly I will not be sending £90 off.

It will be interesting to see the take-up.

I have to admit, I can't really see it taking off.  whistle:
Title: Re: I could have my name in space
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on April 10, 2009, 07:07:47 PM
Quote from: Uncle Mort on April 08, 2009, 03:25:06 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on April 08, 2009, 03:21:24 PM
Since no-one will ever know for sure that it is there ~ I wouldn't pay them a penny.

Oh I trust then to do it ~ but it would make a great scam.
You could ask them to send it recorded delivery whistle:
Title: Re: I could have my name in space
Post by: Barman on April 10, 2009, 07:35:21 PM
Quote from: grumpyoldsoldier on April 10, 2009, 07:07:47 PM
Quote from: Uncle Mort on April 08, 2009, 03:25:06 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on April 08, 2009, 03:21:24 PM
Since no-one will ever know for sure that it is there ~ I wouldn't pay them a penny.

Oh I trust then to do it ~ but it would make a great scam.
You could ask them to send it recorded delivery whistle:
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