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Artist's conception of the GPIM mission. Credit - NASA

MIT propulsion concept could give CubeSats two drive modes

MIT tested ASCENT as an electrospray propellant in a space-like setup.
The thruster operated for up to 100 hours using just 1 gram of propellant.
The concept could let CubeSats switch between chemical thrust and efficient electric propulsion.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 6, 2026·via universetoday.com

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MIT Tests Dual-Mode Thrusters for Long-Range CubeSats

MIT tested a hybrid propulsion system that uses ASCENT for both chemical and electric thrust.
Using one fuel could reduce size and complexity penalties for small satellites.
The concept may help CubeSats perform both quick maneuvers and long-duration missions.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 5, 2026·via newatlas.com

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Two of the Artemis II CubeSats can be seen in the lower portion of the Orion stage adapter on the right side of the image.

NASA opens the door to more CubeSats on future Artemis missions

NASA is gathering interest for CubeSat launches tied to Artemis III, IV, and V.
The agency expects possible 6U and 12U deployments after Orion separation.
The effort keeps small research and technology payloads connected to major lunar missions.

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DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via nasa.gov

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Artist impression of the Voyager spacecraft with its 3.7m antenna. A new study reveals the techniques of origami may be able to build antennae of the future (Credit : NASA)

Origami-Inspired Antenna Could Give Tiny Satellites a Much Bigger Voice

Researchers built a foldable CubeSat antenna based on the origami flasher pattern.
The antenna packs into a 10 cm by 10 cm by 6 cm box and weighs 64 grams.
It deploys in orbit to about two and a half times its packed size.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 28, 2026·via universetoday.com

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NASA reserves science payload space for Mars telecommunications mission

NASA carves out room for science on a fast-moving Mars relay mission

NASA added a requirement for a small science payload on its Mars Telecommunications Network mission.
The payload could include one or more CubeSats deployed in Mars orbit.
The mission is being pushed toward a late-2028 launch under a congressionally funded timetable.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 26, 2026·via spacenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 25, 2026·via spacenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via universetoday.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via spacenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 1, 2026·via phys.org

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via nasa.gov

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Electron launches Japanese cubesats

Rocket Lab Sends JAXA CubeSats to Orbit as Japan Expands Small-Satellite Testing

Rocket Lab launched eight JAXA-sponsored cubeSats into a 540-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit.
The payloads are testing technologies including a multispectral camera, earthquake-related sensors, and an origami-style antenna.
JAXA turned to Electron after the Epsilon rocket was grounded following failure and testing issues.
The mission reinforces Rocket Lab’s role as a flexible launch option for national space agencies.

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Transporter-16 launch view from space. Credit - SpaceX

ESA-Backed Transporter-16 Missions Aim to Relieve the Coming Space Data Bottleneck

ESA supported eight CubeSats and one payload on Transporter-16.
The missions test laser communications, 5G links, inter-satellite networking and in-orbit AI.
The program targets a growing bottleneck in moving satellite data efficiently.

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Astroscale passes key design milestone for UK military space-tracking cubesats

Astroscale moves UK military cubesat mission into integration and testing

Astroscale completed the critical design review for the UK-backed Orpheus mission.
The mission will fly two near-identical cubesats built by Open Cosmos in close formation for about a year in low Earth orbit.
Onboard hyperspectral imaging sensors are intended to detect and identify targets of interest.
International partners are also supporting research on geophysical activity that can disrupt signals, navigation, and communications.

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ESA-Backed CubeSats Reach Orbit to Test Faster, Smarter Space Data Links

Eight CubeSats and one ESA-supported payload have reached orbit.
The missions are testing applications to improve space data transfer and processing.
The demonstrations target a growing bottleneck in modern satellite operations.

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Official insignia of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA readies a dense slate of technology tests for a March 30 Falcon 9 rideshare launch

NASA says multiple technology and science demonstrations will launch on SpaceX’s Transporter-16 mission on March 30.
Payloads include the AEPEX CubeSat for studying energetic particle precipitation and CubeSats tied to the MagQuest magnetic-field challenge.
The mission also includes work on in-space communications, logistics, and thermal protection systems.

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