CubeSats are a class of research spacecraft called nanosatellites. The cube-shaped satellites measure about 4 inches on each side, have a volume of about 1 quart and weigh less than 3 pounds. A set of CubeSats is photographed by an Expedition 38 crew member after deployment by the NanoRacks Launcher attached to the end of the Japanese robotic arm. Image Credit: NASA
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Illustration of Cyclops flight hardware with SpinSat satellite attached. Image Credit: NASA
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata prepares a batch of NanoRacks CubeSats for deployment. Image Credit: NASA
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