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High-Tech Microsatellite

Posted by michael on from the kangaroo-powered dept.

aebrain writes "The recent launch of the FedSat microsatellite will have significant long-term consequences for Ka-band comms in remote areas (ie cheap 2GB broadband anywhere) and Re-Configurable Hardware in space -- which could lead to cheaper, more reliable deep space missions. The latest news (including pix of telemetry) is here, with some details on the hardware and software here. Also available, a Rogue's Gallery of the Australian team that put it together."

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  1. Kangaroo powered? by acehole · · Score: 5, Funny

    Why of course, we Australians are always finding new inventive ways of using one of our country's icons in power production.

    We eat them, we wear them, they fuel our cars and micro satellites. What more could we use them for? If there are more uses by gosh we'll find 'em.

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    Be you Admins? nay, we are but lusers!
  2. Oooh, High-Tech by SEWilco · · Score: 5, Funny
    "High-Tech Microsatellite"

    I sure am glad that all the microsatellites based on vacuum-tube technology will soon be retired.

    (PS: let's ignore the TWTs)