• Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 13th, 2014
104 Postage Stamp-Sized Satellites to Be Deployed in Space Soon

104 Postage Stamp-Sized Satellites to Be Deployed in Space Soon

The spacecraft are basically free-flying integrated circuits

Proba V Boasts Impressive Tally After Just Two Months in Orbit

Proba V Boasts Impressive Tally After Just Two Months in Orbit

The tiny spacecraft is proving to be well-suitable for complex studies

ISS Lab Deploying Two CubeSats – Space Photo

ISS Lab Deploying Two CubeSats – Space Photo

Several satellites have been deployed from the station this week

Two Cubesats Released from the ISS Today

Two Cubesats Released from the ISS Today

The tiny spacecraft were built by a company called Planet Labs

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 9th, 2013
US Launches New Spy Satellite from California

US Launches New Spy Satellite from California

The purpose of the spacecraft is classified for security reasons

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 5th, 2013
NASA's Tiny New Communications Satellite Gets in Touch with Earth

NASA's Tiny New Communications Satellite Gets in Touch with Earth

The spacecraft is controlled by just a regular smartphone

28 Cubesats Prepared for Launch in Mid-December

28 Cubesats Prepared for Launch in Mid-December

The tiny spacecraft will be conducting Earth-imaging studies

Three New CubeSats Deployed from the ISS on November 19

Three New CubeSats Deployed from the ISS on November 19

The spacecraft will conduct scientific research in low-Earth orbit

Students Win Canadian Satellite Design Challenge

Students Win Canadian Satellite Design Challenge

The first place was won by students at Concordia University

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 17th, 2012
Satellite Microthrusters Developed at MIT

Satellite Microthrusters Developed at MIT

The devices may be used to power very small satellites in orbit

Berkeley Lab Cubesat Will Be Delivered to Orbit on Thursday

Berkeley Lab Cubesat Will Be Delivered to Orbit on Thursday

The spacecraft will launch alongside a NRO spy satellite

NASA Uses Prisoners to Build Satellite Parts

NASA Uses Prisoners to Build Satellite Parts

An agency official is working with inmates in California

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 20th, 2012
Firefly Cubesat Will Study Lightning Starting in 2013

Firefly Cubesat Will Study Lightning Starting in 2013

The small spacecraft is currently undergoing final preparations

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 19th, 2012
ISS to Jettison Cubesat into Orbit This October

ISS to Jettison Cubesat into Orbit This October

The event will be witnessed by engineers and students alike

Virgin Galactic Expected to Introduce Cargo Spacecraft

Virgin Galactic Expected to Introduce Cargo Spacecraft

The vehicle will most likely be used to launch small satellites

First Vega Rocket Launches on Monday

First Vega Rocket Launches on Monday

The delivery system will carry nine small satellites

NASA Rocket to Carry MSU Satellite to Orbit This Week

NASA Rocket to Carry MSU Satellite to Orbit This Week

The spacecraft will be ferried to orbit aboard a Delta II rocket

 
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