Running at 150,000 RPM, this tiny motor could help satellites keep on course

By Devin Coldewey

The future is small in space: picture Cubesats the size of toasters and Femtosats an inch across crowding the skies. A newly invented motor that’s both tiny and powerful goes hand in hand with that vision, providing compact spacecraft with the ability to adjust their position without using a drop of fuel. First, though, a little engineering lesson. Here comes the science! It’s… Read More

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Source:: TechCrunch Gadgets