Gimbal for Steering Propelled CubeSats

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  • TBMG-28561
Published March 01, 2018 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
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NASA is preparing for the next generation of CubeSats that are propelled and will make directional maneuvers. The new gimbal mount provides a seat for the motor, and controls the position of the thrusters that propel the CubeSat as it moves about and/or changes orbits.