Lots of ‘stuff’ today…
Penny-sized “microthrusters” could propel tiny satellites
http://io9.com/5936197/penny+sized-microthrusters-could-propel-tiny-satellites
One of the reasons this is so cool to me is that it seems it can partake of the power of the parallel production of integrated circuits. That would mean that the price per unit could crater to the point where developing a ‘cubesat‘ becomes more economical (or, perhaps, less un- economical as in 2004 they cost an estimated $65,000–$80,000 to put into orbit). Oh well, something to tuck in the back of my mind for those off times when I can fantasize about space exploration…
