Researchers 3D print sensors for satellites | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT News
7/26/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago
by Adam Zewe | MIT News Office
by Adam Zewe | MIT News Office
MIT researchers demonstrated a 3D-printed plasma sensor for satellites that works just as well as the expensive semiconductor sensors that take weeks of intricate fabrication in a cleanroom. These durable, precise sensors could be used on CubeSats, which are …
MIT scientists have created the first completely digitally manufactured plasma sensors for orbiting spacecraft. These plasma sensors, also known as retarding potential analyzers (RPAs), are used by s… [+6146 chars]
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