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Is the diminutive CubeSat suitable for real science? Of course, says Space Daily:

The future of cubesat projects is only limited by the imagination, researchers believe. The capabilities of cubesat systems are growing at an ever-increasing rate as technological advances are made.

Opportunities are many to accelerate this technology through engineering research in an array of fields, including materials research, 3-D printing, sensor miniaturization, micro-electro-mechanical systems, systems engineering, radio science, communication algorithms and networks.

That quote from Space Daily introduces a workshop on May 24, which will be hosted by the National Science Foundation to further explore the utility of the CubeSat for scientific research and STEM workforce development.

And yes, having delivered a CubeSats to study the X-ray relic radiation from the Big Bang, we think they're ideal for science. It also doesn't hurt that Bob Twiggs teaches just down the road at Morehead State University.

Wayne

Using mission data from Dawn, JPL has put together this simulated flyover of the proto-planet Vesta. According to the YouTube description, waypoints include Divialia Fossa; Marcia crater, part of the "snowman" feature; and Aricia Tholus.

Enjoy.

Wayne

Psst. Interested in your own DIY exploration platform? An outgrowth of our initial Spacehackers - nee hackerSPACE - series, we're working with Michael Doornbos at EVAdot.com to introduce Firefly, a DIY board for prototyping ideas built around easy to program Arduino compatible hardware and software, and an on-board 70 cm HAM band radio.

You can help us launch Firefly be pre-ordering your very own today!

Kentucky Space is also working to put together another Spacehacker meeting much like the one held in Lexington last fall. Like that meeting you will hear directly from the creator of the CubeSat, Bob Twiggs, on just what kind of things you need to consider when planning your mission to space. And yes, Firefly will be the featured coding platform at the event.

More details on Spacehackers this fall will be available soon!

Wayne

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