Published on July 19, 2017
Launching June 15 from Mojave, Calif., a Prospector-18D liquid-fueled
rocket is to carry a set of small satellites high into the air to test
how well they handle the shock, heat and vibration of launch. The
satellites, each a 4-inch cube, are packed with sensors and equipment
for the test flight that is expected to lead to an orbital mission next
year. Advances in the small satellites’ design could be used in the
future in other spacecraft.
