CubeSats are becoming ever more popular, with about 2,400 total launched so far. However, the small size limits their options for fundamental space exploration technologies, including propulsion. They ...

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Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. This report examines the current state and science potential of CubeSats—defined by ...