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Students' cubesat sends back its first photo

The shoebox-sized satellite was built in a college lab.

By Nisha Kulkarni

· 1 min read

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  • The shoebox-sized satellite was built in a college lab.
  • Who is affected first, and how.
  • What to watch for next.
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