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The future of personal satellite technology is here – are we ready for it?

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imageCubeSats upon release from the International Space Station.NASA Johnson, CC BY-NC

Satellites used to be the exclusive playthings of rich governments and wealthy corporations. But increasingly, as space becomes more democratized, these sophisticated technologies are coming within reach of ordinary people. Just like drones before them, miniature...

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