The launch unit, or "Launch-U," is a standardized form factor for small and midsized satellites, conceived by researchers at The Aerospace Corporation. The Launch-U standard could change the way satellites are designed, built, and launched.
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The launch unit, or "Launch-U," is a standardized form factor for small and midsized satellites, conceived by researchers at The Aerospace Corporation. The Launch-U standard could change the way satellites are designed, built, and launched.