Scientists Are Sending A Tiny Satellite Propelled By Water To Orbit The Moon

Say ‘hello’ to a new way to travel the solar system. As part of the Cube Quest Challenge, sponsored by NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate Centennial Challenge Program, students from Cornell are attempting to be the first to send a CubeSat to orbit the moon. Even more impressive is that they’re powering the spacecraft using only water. A CubeSat is a tiny satellite about the size of a cereal box, and weighs approximately 1.3 kg. It is usually made out of off-the-shelf electronic materials only. More

(Source: Futurism - Sep 21)