Space briefcase
Space Industries (SII) is developing a free-flying, briefcase-sized, 6.8kg, satellite, called the Nanosat, which will be ideal for carrying out video-camera exterior inspections of the space station. The craft is powered by lithium-polymer batteries, uses nitrogen-gas thrusters and miniature gyroscopes for attitude control, and can be operated independently for 12h. ...
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