Space Vehicle Development Company

[chriscdc]

You didn't happen to write that at work and notice a human shaped reflection on the screen. ;-)

 

[rsevpres]

Actually the process of incorporating wasn't to difficult. I went threw an agency which cost me just over $200 for the whole process. It can be more expensive depending on the company you go threw and the services they provide and the sate you incorporate with. I started by looking up the various types of incorporation and then doing a serch on google about it.

 

[spacefire]

what kind of documents did you get?<br />what did you have to provide the agency with? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>http://asteroid-invasion.blogspot.com</p><p>http://www.solvengineer.com/asteroid-invasion.html </p><p> </p> </div>

 

[rsevpres]

I will freely admit the when it comes to aerospace engineering I have a lot to learn. I know even less about propulsions systems. It is for this reason that I am establishing a company to bring in the knowledge and skills needed to progress development. I have reached my current limitations in knowledge though I am learning slowly. I have a couple of books on the subject and plan to learn more from my engineers once I have them.<br /><br />I have setup the Volunteer Division in the hope that I may get a few engineers who might like to assist with the project. If I don't get any engineers than progression of the design may have to hold a bit until I can assemble my Development Teams, The Design Development Team and the Power and Propulsion Development Team.<br /><br />I have found that finding reasons and ways in which something will not work is easy. Its finding ways and solutions to make something work is hard and in some cases, requires effort and work. There are alot of people in the world who just want to take the easy rout with an idea.

 

[rsevpres]

Needed the name of the company that would be the legal name, the list of the Board of Directors, the type of company it is and the business it is in. Mine is under the Science category. It depends on the type of corporation you want to do. The internet is full of information. The company I used was Direct Incorporation (www.directincorporation.com) another is LegalZoom but their expensive. They do have a wide range of services though. Like for example, in my case Direct Incorporation doesn't handle the filing of the 1023 which is the Application for Tax Exemption. I still have to complete that and send it in. LegalZoom will do absolutely everything that is needed for any type of corporation. But I was looking at just over $1000 for that which I don't have available yet. There were other company too but these 2 seamed to be the best as far as I could see. My other difficulty with Direct Incorporation was that their website isn't setup for online applications for nonprofits so I had to call and do just about everything over the phone. Service was great though. They made the process fairly painless. <br /><br />Lately I haven't been doing much work on the ship design as I have been spending most of my time building the company now, and planning a press conference. I am starting to learn (the hard way) how much work this can be without even a small staff to work with. But I am determined to see this through and make it work. Initial startup is difficult, especially with limited starting resources. But if I don't do it, eventually some one else will. <br /><br />See, I don't want to make any money from the company or the sister company I am planning to start in the distant future once the first ship is completed. <br /><br />At present, I estimate 6-20 years for the development process depending on available resources to the company and technological developments. I realize that 6 years may be a bit optimistic. And for the moment I don't even want to think about the political

 

[rsevpres]

My challenge to any one who just states that it won’t or can’t work is this.<br /><br />Have you done the detailed design work for the ship (that the company has not done yet (Phase 1)) to determine why it won’t work and can you think of ways to solve your own reasons on why it won’t work?<br /><br />Or are you simply saying it won't work because your narrow minded, short sighted, stuck in the past and can't solve your own problems?<br /><br />If you are open minded, can see a greater picture than just the surface, open to new ideas, and think you can solve some of the problems with the vehicle design, then I invite you to join the Volunteer Division to do just that.

 

[propforce]

<font color="yellow">My challenge to any one who just states that it won’t or can’t work is this. <br /><br />Have you done the detailed design work for the ship (that the company has not done yet (Phase 1)) to determine why it won’t work and can you think of ways to solve your own reasons on why it won’t work? <br /><br />Or are you simply saying it won't work because your narrow minded, short sighted, stuck in the past and can't solve your own problems? </font><br /><br />You have the arugment upside down. It's you who must show why your concept will work, not the other way around. <br /><br />Challenging people to tell you why your concept won't work is just another to solicit ideas and experience for free.<br /><br />There are things that people have observed, learned & have shown consistent & repeatable events, they bundled these observed behaviors, group them with correct ground rules & assumptions, and called them "science". People further developed a subset of principles of how materials behave and how to process to do what they want, they called it "engineering". In that subset, people further observed there's a systematic approach to problem solving and to manage complex technical projects, they developed a discipline as a science called "systems engineering". <br /><br />People spend a majority of their life understanding and mastering a tiny fraction of this subset called 'aerospace engineering'. Most of the stuff discussed on the Mission & Launch board are high sophicated. If one does this for a living, it would require the level of Master Degree in Engineering plus 10 to 20 yr experience to be able to do the design & analysis for these complex systems. <br /><br />Because of these learned experience, and because this is a 'public forum', people are kind enough to 'share' with you and let you know you're heading down the wrong path. You would benefit a lot to eat some humble pie and learn to ask questions instead of argue with <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[rsevpres]

Non-Profit Aerospace Concern needs immediate volunteers for ongoing operation and design support...college students and retired technical people encouraged to inquire...special consideration given to local Arizona aerospace families and people with strong organizational, leadership or marketing skills.<br /><br />Visit the company website below for more information.<br />www.rsevproject.com/volunteer<br /><br />We are also in need of artists to help develop some pictures of their concept ship in action in preparation for a press conference which will be held in May.<br /><br />More information at the News and Media website at:<br />www.rsevproject.com/media/Artwork.html<br /><br />The Reusable Space Exploration Vehicle Corporation is a nonprofit research development corporation focused on the design and development of next generation space vehicles. We are a company specifically geared toward the long term development of leading edge space vehicles, to open a new market in space vehicles to meet the needs of a wide range of customers and applications.<br /><br />Once a vehicle design is developed, a sister for-profit company will place the vehicle on the market, available for purchase, or the leasing of space to accommodate customer needs.<br /><br />The market for extensive and versatile space vehicles is growing. There are a growing number of ideas and concepts for conducting business in space, but most lack a means to get there. We will fill that need.<br /><br />Our customers would be major corporations, businesses, special interest groups, scientific entities and private individuals. We would supply vehicles for a multitude of markets.<br /><br />Our competition are groups, teams or departments belonging to other companies which may not be focused on vehicle development and almost all other developments in space vehicles are focused on rocket

 

[tomnackid]

We are also in need of artists to help develop some pictures of their concept ship in action in preparation for a press conference which will be held in May. <br /><br />More information at the News and Media website at: <br />www.rsevproject.com/media/Artwork.html <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />As a professional graphic artist I would tell any other artists out there not to take part in this silly scheme. Anyone who is not even willing to pay for artwork for his companies launch press conference (right, I'll believe the press conference when I see it!) doesn't deserve it. Especially when this guy says he is going to develop his magic spaceship as a non-profit corporation then turn it over to a for-profit company after its developed (not that there is much chance of that happening!). But it shows his disregard for both art and engineering. I think it is much less likely that any professional engineer will take part in this, but we artists tend to practice our craft wether we get paid to do it or not, hence people like this guy tend to try and take advantage of us and devalue our craft. Don't buy into it.

 

[tap_sa]

Hey you sound like you are narrow minded, short sighted, stuck in the past and can't solve your own problems. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /><br /><br />RSEV shall overcooome...<br /><br />PS Also looking for suppliers of unobtainium alloys for some test specimens plus people with experience on warp core technology. You shall be rewarded after IPO!<br /><br />PS2 Oh and Boron, lots and lots of Boron. If you have leftover elemental Boron cluttering your garage give us a call, we'll pick it up for no charge!

 

[tomnackid]

The thing is, if he wanted to start a non-profit space advocacy group who's main goal was promoting RLVs I would wish him all the best. Instead he talks about developing his magic spaceship with "volunteer" labor as a not-for-profit organization then when its built (ha!) he will turn it over the a "sister" company to make money on it! I'm not sure if he even understands the laws regarding not-for-profit corporations. His website not only solicits "volunteer" labor but donations as well. I think he better start keeping some very detailed tax records and hire a good accountant!<br /><br />Sounds like he is a D.D. Harriman wannabe, but without the business and technical skills! Too bad he has gotten off on the wrong foot.

 

[tap_sa]

<font color="yellow">"Too bad he has gotten off on the wrong foot."</font><br /><br />Indeed. With good luck the RSEV will fade out soon and he'll start something new with little more connection to the realities. With bad luck he'll turn into Rick Dobson II, another 'misunderstood renaissance man'. <br /><br />edit: Speaking of renaissance men, did anyone else notice our beloved gaetanomarano getting mentioned at http://www.rlvnews.com/? <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> Apparently he's been tinkering with some 3-D photoshop plugin. Way to go GT!

 

[nasa_canada]

Propforce...<br /><br />I hate to be unoriginal but it seems fitting ...you are a legend in your own mind.<br /><br /> ...it sounds like you are paranoid of another person success outside the main steam, be it as far fetch in your mind as it may seem..?? I think your own safe haven you've built around yourself will be you own prison for creative success as a true leader in the business world.<br /><br /><br />Yes ...you can now write back at how wrong I am, I'm expecting it to be fairly amusing ...at best, with both feet up in the air. <br />

 

[webtaz99]

This being May 31st, and there is no May 32nd, how did the Press Conference go? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[rsevpres]

I would like to here peoples opinion on the idea of using the FAA certified X-Plane v8.4 as an initial testing program for atmospheric flight testing.<br /><br />Oh, and what do you think would be a good starting sallary for aerospace engineers? My current plan is $70,000/Year.

 

[spacefire]

X-PLane is good for simulating <b>piloting</b> an aircraft but it's no substitute for CFD, wind tunnel testing and FEA stress analysis or good old static test stands.<br /><br />Why are you interested in the salary figure for aerospace engineers? Planning to hire people?<br />Will you pay me for a year in advance? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>http://asteroid-invasion.blogspot.com</p><p>http://www.solvengineer.com/asteroid-invasion.html </p><p> </p> </div>

 

[klreed]

I have a set of plans from the preliminary design study for the StarRaker SSTO Vehicle designed by Rockwell for the Peter Glaser SPS project.... comes iwth euipment designs for space manufactured SPS structural elements etc. If the team wporking on StarRaker had known about the SR 71 engines while working on the design StarRaker is would be flying missions today from LAX or any other major airport.<br /><br />Keep it up guys. If Burt Rutan can do it maybe you can too!

 

[spacester]

RSEVPres,<br /><br />I'm the last person to tell a fellow dreamer that he is nuts, because I am not bashful about describing my dreams. But that's where the yellow flag goes up here on your approach.<br /><br />Your description of the vehicle capability you intend to achieve does not ring true to anyone with any exposure to the history of LV development; that's the problem here.<br /><br />What you've described is a 'wish list' of what you want your vehicle to do. That's nothing more than science fiction so far. More is needed. IOW sure, that sounds great! But how you gonna do it?<br /><br />Folks here can tell the difference - quite easily and accurately I'm afraid – between a wish-list and a set of specifications based on available and near-term technology.<br /><br />I sincerely wish you luck and hope that one day you can say "I told you so". I really do.<br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[rsevpres]

<b>Article written by Steven F. Swem<br />Board of Directors, RSEV Corporation</b><br /><br />RSEV Corp now has a flight simulator program, X-Plane v8. We are also in the process of acquiring the Weight and Balance program used by many services and aircraft owners.<br /><br />X-Plane has given preliminary validation that the concept vehicle will indeed do what we wish to do. The program has already shown that there are still areas to be worked on for improvements. X-plane has also shown a need for some customized equipment that will be needed.<br /><br />Now we need to start experimenting in the simulator to see how best to get the job done. Changes in airfoils, body shape, weight placement, engine placement and engine outputs, and etc, etc, etc.<br /><br />A goal for the simulation department is to acquire a full Mac system to run and build simulations. A far off goal is to acquire a full motion system.<br /><br />X-Plane v8 http://x-plane.com/default.html<br /><br /><b>How it Works:</b><br /><br />X-Plane reads in the geometric shape of any aircraft and then figures out how that aircraft will fly. It does this by an engineering process called "blade element theory", which involves breaking the aircraft down into many small elements and then finding the forces on each little element many times per second. These forces are then converted into accelerations which are then integrated to velocities and positions... of course, all of this technical theory is completely transparent to you... you just fly! It's fun!<br /><br /><b>X-Plane goes through the following steps to propagate the flight:</b><br /><br /><b>1: Element Break-Down</b><br />Done only once during initialization, X-Plane breaks the wing(s), horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer(s), and propeller(s) (if equipped) down into a finite number of elements. The number of elements is decided by the user in Plane-Maker. Ten elements per side per wing or stabilizer is th

 

[rsevpres]

This is not a short term project. As we move forward we will be working toward acquiring additional software for performing additional simulations and tests for areas not covered by X-Plane. We are also working toward eventually hiring more experts in various fields of aerospace engineering to overcome technological difficulties presented with this craft.

 

[spacefire]

Ben<br />I feel that your company's policies on sexual harrasment and substance abuse discourage many potential applicants and volunteers. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>http://asteroid-invasion.blogspot.com</p><p>http://www.solvengineer.com/asteroid-invasion.html </p><p> </p> </div>

 

[rsevpres]

Typical policies for companies in the US. They were molded after policies used by other companies and such.<br /><br />Any suggestions?

 

[jd52]

OK... um... You didn't have enough drive to finish high school properly, hence the GED, but you have enough drive and enthusiasm to oversee the design, testing, and practical application of interstellar starships?<br /><br />OK.... Sure...<br /><br />BTW everyone I am starting a company that will be selling Unicorns as household pets. I am the president and although I'm not sure where we are going to get these things I can assure you we will. I will be hiring exotic animal hunters to get them for me. Does anyone have any idea what a decent salary for these people would be? I’m thinking like Oreos and milk. <br /><br />Give me a break.<br />

 

[j05h]

> BTW everyone I am starting a company that will be selling Unicorns as household pets.<br /><br />That's easy - everyone knows unicorns are invisible.<br /><br /><img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /><br /><br />Josh <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <div align="center"><em>We need a first generation of pioneers.</em><br /></div> </div>

 

[spacefire]

unicorn blood keeps you immortal, but you lose your soul in the process, unless you have already split it in seven.<br />make sure you let people who might be interested in using unicorn's blood know of that otherwise you will get sued. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>http://asteroid-invasion.blogspot.com</p><p>http://www.solvengineer.com/asteroid-invasion.html </p><p> </p> </div>