OneFutureOfMany t1_jd04fvb wrote
Reply to comment by malepitt in Student built satellite launched by SpaceX and powered by 48 AA batteries and a $20 microprocessor shows a low-cost way to reduce space junk by DukeOfGeek
That has nothing to do with AA batteries.
Why spend $10k to launch a satellite who’s batteries (Energizer?) will die and leave it orbiting uselessly for 4.5 years?
But yeah a drag sail can reduce time in orbit.
I’m glad some students are getting some experience designing and launching satellites. It’ll be a major step for their careers.
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