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Postcards To Space is a sole-proprietorship of Joshua Gigantino, based in Providence, RI, USA. The enterprise is a guy, several computers and a group of incredible advisors & friends. The effort is being pursued as openly as possible. Postcards To Space uses open-source software and provides public-domain information wherever possible. The primary goal is creation of useful sculpture in space.

Agenda:

• Promote Postcards, space development and the value of fun.
• Plone-based 2nd generation website.
• Establish wholesale mechanism (ISBN, shrinkwrap).
• Formalize engineering relationships.
• Build new ring and electronic demonstrators.
• Fly first ring in 2008-09.

Updates:

• October 30, 2006: X Prize Cup Wrap-up and Holiday Specials
• August 31, 2006: Rolling Grand Opening. Announcement of STREET.
• July: Create Postcards To Space as business in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Postcard Kit development. First printing of Postcards.
• June: Website creation, paperwork, research.
• May 06: present business plan to potential vendor at ISDC 06, develop concept from various feedback.
• Through April 2006: Original concept development, roughly 2004 through 2006. Construction of 21ft demonstrator.
  
• The Postcards To Space business plan is available via NDA. It covers design, infrastructure and development issues, debris & carbon mitigation, aesthetics. Contact Josh for details.