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CAPSTONE CubeSat

Artist’s impression of CAPSTONE CubeSat in orbit around Moon.

An artist’s impression of the CAPSTONE CubeSat in orbit around the Moon. 

NASA describes this 12U CubeSat as being similar in size to a microwave oven!

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