nanosatellites
Swarming Satellites Could Autonomous Characterize an Asteroid
An asteroid's size, shape, and rotational speed are clues to its internal properties and potential resources for mining operations. However,…
A Cool Idea to Catch Up With an Interstellar Visitor
Poor, dim-witted humanity. We used to think we were the center of everything. That wasn't that long ago, and even…
LightSail 2 is Sending Home New Pictures of Earth
LightSail 2, the brainchild of The Planetary Society, has gifted us two new gorgeous images of Earth. The small spacecraft…
Are You Ready For The NanoSWARM?
Nanosatellites and CubeSats may change the face of space exploration.
How Will NASA Find Life On Other Worlds?
Minds at NASA are cooking up a new approach to finding life on other worlds.
Here’s Your Chance to Scream in Space
The STRaND-1 Smartphone Nanosatellite. Credit: Surry Satellite Technology The first “Alien” movie was promoted with the celebrated tagline, “In space,…
NASA’s Nanosail-D Released into the Winds of Space
[/caption]Despite being an idea rattling around inside the head of engineers and space enthusiasts for over 40 years, solar sails…