On Monday, August 23, 2010 NanoRack-2 began drawing power on the ISS, further exanding the opportunities for affordable micro-G research.
Astronaut Shannon Walker, who flew to orbit on June 15 as a member of the Soyuz TMA-19 crew on Expedition 24 and 25, is overseeing install.
Space News published a piece on Kentucky Space, pointing out the growth the program is experiencing.
Since it was founded in 2006, Kentucky Space has been working to carve a niche for itself as a leader in the development of CubeSats, the miniature satellites that measure 10 centimeters on all sides and weigh 1 kilogram or less. 'We have been building up capacity and the intellectual infrastructure to be able to design, develop and operate small, entrepreneurial, high-value spacecraft,' said Kris Kimel, Kentucky Space founder and chairman.
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