A new wave of satellites in orbit: Cheap and tiny, with short lifespans
Thursday, August 9, 2018 - 04:40
in Physics & Chemistry
It's one of the most recognizable images in aerospace: Highly specialized workers clad in gowns, hair nets and shoe coverings crawl over a one-of-a-kind satellite the size of a school bus. The months-long process is so delicate that even workers' metal rings must be covered with a translucent tape to prevent static transfer.