The U.S. Army new nano-satellites: The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command received the first batch of new nano-satellites on the 28th of April. The SMDC-ONE satellites each weigh less than 10 pounds and are about 10×10x32 centimeters or approximately 4×4x13 inches in size. First satellite will be placed on low Earth orbit in 2009, remaining seven at a later date. Demonstration of usage will be held at USASMDC/ARSTRAT on Redstone Arsenal. ...
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