Will PhoneSat revolutionize satellite technology?

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PhoneSat is a nanosatellite designed to weigh between one and ten kilograms and is classified as a 1U CubeSat with a volume of about one liter. The project aims to reduce satellite costs while maintaining performance by utilizing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) electronics for reliability. Two units of PhoneSat 1.0 are scheduled for launch in mid-April 2013, alongside an early prototype of PhoneSat 2.0, known as PhoneSat 2.0.beta. The launch was initially set to coincide with the maiden flight of Antares but was aborted, with plans to attempt again on Friday. This initiative represents a significant step toward making satellite technology more accessible and efficient.
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PhoneSat is a nanosatellite, categorizing the mass as between one and ten kilograms. Additionally, PhoneSat is a 1U CubeSat, having a volume of around one liter. The PhoneSat Project strives to decrease the cost of satellites while not sacrificing performance. In an effort to achieve this goal, the project is based around Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) electronics to provide functionality for as many parts as possible while still creating a reliable satellite. Two copies of PhoneSat 1.0 are being launched mid April 2013 along with an early prototype of PhoneSat 2.0 referred to as PhoneSat 2.0.beta.

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Together with the maiden flight of Antares. NASA has a livestream of the launch :).
5 pm EDT, 21:00 GMT, 23:00 CEST

Edit: Launch was aborted, they might try it again on Friday.
 
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