Smartphones are lightweight computing devices that keep getting more and more powerful. As such, that combination makes them ideal for use in the space program; indeed, we’ve been hearing NASA talk about using smartphones as the hearts of tiny satellites for some time now. Last month, the agency launched a rocket containing three of its PhoneSats, cubical satellites four inches on a side with that old classic the Nexus One tucked within. As they flew through ...
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