NASA small satellites will take a fresh look at Earth

NASA small satellites will take a fresh look at Earth Washington DC (SPX) Nov 09, 2016 - Beginning this month, NASA is launching a suite of six next-generation, Earth-observing small satellite missions to demonstrate innovative new approaches for studying our changing planet. These small satellites range in size from a loaf of bread to a small washing machine and weigh from a few to 400 pounds (180 kilograms). Their small size keeps development and launch costs down as they of ... more

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