#705 – Psst…Hey buddy, wanna buy an Octopus?
The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast
- Published
- October 9, 2025
- Duration
- 46:07
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- Last updated
- Apr 29, 2026
Discusses Contextual Electronics is “still a thing”. Sydney hosted the International Astronautical Congress (I…
Summary
Contextual Electronics is “still a thing”. Sydney hosted the International Astronautical Congress (IAC). The IAC is the “big space event of the year,” held annually in a different city. Chris noted that US space funding seems low, leading some friends to move from NASA to private industry. Dave recorded two walkaround videos: a 30-minute bird’s eye view u…
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Contextual Electronics is “still a thing”. Sydney hosted the International Astronautical Congress (IAC). The IAC is the “big space event of the year,” held annually in a different city. Chris noted that US space funding seems low, leading some friends to move from NASA to private industry. Dave recorded two walkaround videos: a 30-minute bird’s eye view using a GoPro on a pole and a physical hour-long walkaround. Large companies had private stands, while smaller, two-man companies had sub-booths