« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: I could have my name in space  (Read 968 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Uncle Mort

  • Power Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 21665
  • Reputation: 2
I could have my name in space
« on: April 08, 2009, 02:54:23 PM »
Just received this e-mail from the 'British Interplanetary Society' (I'm a member)

Quote
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?
Logged

Offline Snoopy

  • Administrator
  • Power Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 54191
  • Reputation: 0
  • In the Prime of Senility
Re: I could have my name in space
« Reply #1 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.
Logged
I used to have a handle on life but it broke.

Offline Miss Demeanour

  • Power Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 36015
  • Reputation: 2
Re: I could have my name in space
« Reply #2 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:
Logged
Skubber

Offline Uncle Mort

  • Power Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 21665
  • Reputation: 2
Re: I could have my name in space
« Reply #3 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.
Logged

Offline Snoopy

  • Administrator
  • Power Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 54191
  • Reputation: 0
  • In the Prime of Senility
Re: I could have my name in space
« Reply #4 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?
Logged
I used to have a handle on life but it broke.

Offline Uncle Mort

  • Power Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 21665
  • Reputation: 2
Re: I could have my name in space
« Reply #5 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.
Logged

Offline Nick

  • Needs to get out more...
  • ******
  • Posts: 108862
  • Reputation: -115
Re: I could have my name in space
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2009, 05:43:51 PM »
Change your name to Keith Moon or summat
Logged
Warning: May contain Skub
Cat sitter extraordinaire
Semi-professional crocodile

Offline Uncle Mort

  • Power Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 21665
  • Reputation: 2
Re: I could have my name in space
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2009, 08:39:42 PM »
why?
Logged

Offline Darwins Selection

  • Power Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 39138
  • Reputation: 6
  • I mostly despair
Re: I could have my name in space
« Reply #8 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.
Logged
I mostly despair

Offline Nick

  • Needs to get out more...
  • ******
  • Posts: 108862
  • Reputation: -115
Re: I could have my name in space
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2009, 01:38:50 PM »
Logged
Warning: May contain Skub
Cat sitter extraordinaire
Semi-professional crocodile

Offline Uncle Mort

  • Power Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 21665
  • Reputation: 2
Re: I could have my name in space
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2009, 02:13:17 PM »
Logged

Offline Grumpmeister

  • Power Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 36126
  • Reputation: -24
  • Prankmeister General
Re: I could have my name in space
« Reply #11 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:
Logged
The universe is run by the complex interweaving of three elements. Energy, matter, and enlightened self-interest.

grumpyoldsoldier

  • Guest
Re: I could have my name in space
« Reply #12 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:
Logged

Offline Barman

  • Administrator
  • Needs to get out more...
  • *****
  • Posts: 153398
  • Reputation: -50
  • Since 1960...
    • Virtual Pub!
Re: I could have my name in space
« Reply #13 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:
drumroll:  lol: lol: lol:
Logged
Pro Skub  Thumbs:
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »