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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. Microsatellite to explore Uranus by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    did I say uranus I meant my anus