Monday, February 29, 2016

Palm-Size Satellites Could Hunt for New Alien Worlds

Palm-Size Satellites Could Hunt for New Alien WorldsTiny satellites could hitch a ride into orbit and spot alien worlds from afar, new research suggests. NASA's 2,230 pound (1,052 kilogram) Kepler Space Telescope has discovered thousands of potential planets around other stars. Now, some scientists want to go smaller: They propose  searching for new worlds using miniaturized satellites that can fit in the palm of your hand.


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