At least three of the first 32 Rassvet satellites likely suffered outright failures, and more may be in trouble.
The yeetcycling math resembles asteroid mining in reverse.
Reflect Orbital’s giant beams will shine as bright as 10,000 full moons and scatter light over tens of kilometers.
A new propulsion system combines the power and speed of conventional chemical thrusters with the precision and fuel-efficiency of electrical thrusters. The system could enable small satellites capable of both fast, powerful maneuvers and slower, precise adjustments.