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At the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India this morning (Feb. 25th), the smallest astronomical satellite ever built was launched into orbit aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle C20 rocket. In fact, it wasn’t just one satellite, but two – each of the twin BRIght Target Explorer (BRITE) spacecraft take the form of a cube that measures just 20 cm (7.8 inches) per side, and weighs in at under seven kilograms (15.4 lbs). .. Continue Reading Smallest-ever astronomical satellite launched this Monday
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At the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India this morning (Feb. 25th), the smallest astronomical satellite ever built was launched into orbit aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle C20 rocket. In fact, it wasn’t just one satellite, but two – each of the twin BRIght Target Explorer (BRITE) spacecraft take the form of a cube that measures just 20 cm (7.8 inches) per side, and weighs in at under seven kilograms (15.4 lbs). .. Continue Reading Smallest-ever astronomical satellite launched this Monday
Section: Science and Education
Tags: Astronomy, Satellite, Spacecraft, Stars, University of Toronto
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