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CubeSats Spurring Satellite Revolution

Posted by samzenpus on from the getting-it-started dept.

kkleiner writes "Thanks to the miniaturization of electronics, small CubeSat satellites have quickly become the standard for orbital Earth monitoring. Their modular design and lower cost makes them accessible to many, from university researchers to backers of crowdfunding campaigns. This year, the number of CubeSats launched will at least double the number in orbit to date."

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  1. Re:Great by Spy+Handler · · Score: 4, Funny

    If they charged a "redemption fee" for each cubesat - similar to what many states do with aluminium cans - you could have homeless people clean up the mess.

  2. Can't fool me by PPH · · Score: 1, Funny

    It's the Borg. For midgets.

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  3. Re:Great by sl4shd0rk · · Score: 2, Funny

    because they deorbit naturally.

    Otherwise known as the "Duck and Cover" de-orbiting method.

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