Sentences with phrase «orbiting nanosatellites»

Many of these tiny thrusters packed together could propel a spacecraft over great distances, maybe even to the nearest exoplanet, and they are particularly useful for Earth - orbiting nanosatellites, which can be as small as a shoe box.

Not exact matches

If all goes well, by the end of the month «Flock 1,» as the group is called, will distribute its nanosatellites in Earth orbit, the better to photograph the complete surface of the planet at high resolution 365 days a year.

The program would bring together the best minds to devise small «nanosatellites» that would be cheaper to launch, and that could essentially complete its own construction by latching onto an existing satellite in the graveyard orbit, and using the parts it needs.

The program would work to devise nanosatellites that would be cheaper to launch, and that could essentially complete their own construction by latching onto an existing satellite in the graveyard orbit and using the parts it needs.