A big future for the small
A big future for the small
So small they fit in the palm of your hand – and yet complete,fully functional satellites: CubeSats 10 by 10 by 10 centimetresin size are among the most widely used of the small satellites. Like their larger 'siblings', they are deployed for Earth observation, space research and satellite communications. The little ones arehowever inexpensive, flexible and when deployed in swarmsof hundreds or even thousands, can cover vast areas of Earth's surface. This makes small satellites ideally suited for newapplications, too – like protecting our energy grids.
