Cheapest way to lauch 0,8kg out to space?

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A user seeks advice on sending a small computer into space to observe its failure under extreme conditions, emphasizing a desire for a low-cost solution. The discussion highlights the complexity of achieving this goal, noting that sending an object into orbit requires advanced technology and significant energy. Participants suggest starting with model rockets or weather balloons as more feasible options for reaching high altitudes. Concerns are raised about the practicality and educational value of the endeavor, with some arguing it may be a waste of resources given existing research on similar experiments. Ultimately, the consensus leans towards using a weather balloon as the most accessible method for the user's objectives.
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Please refer to this New Scientist article from 2004:

NewScientist.com said:
An amateur rocket called GoFast has made history by becoming the first such rocket to reach 100 kilometres altitude - the official edge of space.

The seven-metre-tall rocket was launched from Nevada's Black Rock Desert on Monday... The Civilian Space Exploration Team (CSXT) built the rocket at a cost of tens of thousands of dollars. CSXT claims it is the most powerful amateur rocket ever built.
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http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn5005-first-amateur-rocket-blasts-into-space.html

Note that this rocket wasn't even close to achieving orbit, it just shot straight up to the official edge of space and came back down.
 
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