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Tiny, insect-like satellites proposed for space

Swarms of tiny, insect-like satellites weighing 1/2 ounce apiece could
provide a cheap new alternative for space exploration, scientists said this
week. Researchers have designed new "microsatellites" with control systems
based on simple animal neurons which could make complex, bulky spacecraft
obsolete. The little satellites, measuring just 3 inches across, could be
sent on missions to measure solar wind and map different parts of the Earth.
They could prove more reliable than conventional satellites because their
simple robotic controllers have been built to survive in almost any
environment. See full story