Goals

The main goal is to send into space images or mascots of major bloggers and influencers outside the platform. MrBeast, Kai Cenat, IShowSpeed and other creators are unlikely to remain silent about seeing their likeness in space. Their shoutouts should attract a colossal number of new users and creators to the platform.

The second main goal is to create something revolutionary and meaningful - something people will believe in. To show that on PumpFun large-scale projects can be launched and rewarded.

Potential Streamer Shoutouts

MrBeast
YouTube
KaiCenat
Twitch
IShowSpeed
YouTube
Jynxzi
Twitch
Caseoh
Twitch
Lacy
Twitch
ohnePixel
Twitch

Concept Images

High‑altitude balloon payload concept render (not a real photo)
Concept render — not a real photo
Ground station / launch concept render (not a real photo)
Concept render — not a real photo
Alternate concept render (not a real photo)
Concept render — not a real photo

Roadmap

  1. Project start

    1 month of preparation, ordering equipment, testing, setup, writing scripts, obtaining documents.

  2. Three weeks before the first official launch

    The coin is created and I start streaming it every day. Actively tweet and shoot TikTok videos. Show the preparation process, how everything is set up and will work.

  3. First official launch

    Launch of the Pump.fun logo and Alon's pfp. Big livestream including launch, flight and landing.

  4. Ongoing cadence

    Most likely 2 launches per week. Large KOLs or streamers from other platforms to attract audiences not yet on pump.fun.

Expenses

One‑time purchases

Item Cost Notes
LimeSDR Mini (Tx).$306.31SDR transmitter for DVB‑S.
RF PA (0.5–1 W).$471.24RF power amplifier.
Tx antenna (dipole/vertical).$70.69lightweight transmit antenna.
Raspberry Pi 4 kit.$176.71SBC for encoding/control.
Cameras ×2 (GoPro‑equivalent).$1,413.72two primary cameras.
microSD 128GB.$58.90high‑speed recording media.
Powerbanks ×2.$353.43power for cameras and SBC.
Li‑ion battery packs (with protection).$471.24main payload power.
Thermal insulation / warmers.$94.25battery/electronics thermal protection.
GPS (u‑blox NEO‑M8N).$94.25accurate positioning.
APRS / LoRa tracker.$294.52local tracking.
RockBLOCK / Iridium module.$706.86satellite backup tracking.
Airspy / SDRplay (ground RX).$353.43reliable ground receiver.
Yagi 10–14 dBi (ground).$471.24directional ground antenna.
LNA (low‑noise amplifier).$235.62improves RX sensitivity.
PC / server for decoding & streaming.$1,413.72receive/encode/RTMP.
USB‑C cables ×3 (PD).$58.90power/data cables.
Hermetic connectors / weatherproofing.$117.81electronics sealing.
Spare parachutes / recovery kit.$1,178.10landing redundancy.
Tools / mounting hardware.$235.62carabiners, straps, tape.
Insurance (period).$353.43liability coverage.
Permits (PANSA / UKE / ULC package).$706.86aviation & frequency approvals.
Spare electronics (extra LimeSDR, GPS, cameras).$1,767.15replacement parts.
Technical consultancy & testing (one‑time).$1,000.00Pi/SDR setup & dry runs.
Risk reserve (one‑time).$1,000.00contingency fund.
Flight safety / airspace operational support (one‑time).$1,000.00paid safety/coordination support.
Starlink hardware (user terminal / Dishy).$599.00Starlink user terminal for chase car / ground station.
Starlink mounting & integration (antenna mount, mounting hardware).$150.00chase‑car install kit.
Starlink power / inverter solution (battery/inverter for car).$500.00reliable power supply for Starlink in chase car.
Starlink integration labor (one‑time setup).$500.00installation & configuration in chase vehicle.
One‑time subtotal $16,742.05

Starlink service subscription — $110.00 / month (recurring) — Starlink internet service (listed here as recurring note).

Consumables & costs per launch (applies to each launch)

Item Cost Notes
Weather balloon kit (per launch).$1,178.10balloon + fittings.
Helium (per launch).$471.24lift gas.
Chase‑team: rental + fuel (per launch).$353.43recovery logistics (car + fuel).
Consumables per launch (SD cards, tape, small parts).$58.90expendables.
Vehicle + driver (1000 km per launch).$400.00rental + driver for long recovery runs.
Per‑launch subtotal $2,461.67