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| CubeSats Initiative | NASA |
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2015
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Space enthusiasts have an opportunity to
contribute to NASA's exploration goals through the next round of the
agency's CubeSat Launch Initiative. Applicants must submit their
proposals electronically by 4:30 p.m. EST, Nov. 24.
The
CubeSat Launch Initiative provides access to space for CubeSats
developed by NASA centers, accredited educational institutions and
non-profit organizations, giving CubeSat developers access to a low-cost
pathway to conduct research in the areas of science, exploration,
technology development, education or operations consistent with NASA's
Strategic Plan. NASA does not provide funding for the development of the
small satellites.
NASA’s CubeSat Launch initiative (CSLI) provides opportunities for small satellite payloads to fly on rockets planned for upcoming launches. These CubeSats are flown as auxiliary payloads on previously planned missions.
CubeSats are a class of research spacecraft called nanosatellites. The cube-shaped satellites are approximately four inches long, have a volume of about one quart and weigh about 3 pounds. To participate in the CSLI program, CubeSat investigations should be consistent with NASA's Strategic Plan and the Education Strategic Coordination Framework. The research should address aspects of science, exploration, technology development, education or operations.
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