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Arizona State University wins bid to send a small satellite into space Arizona State University recently won a bid to send a small satellite into space. TEMPE, Ariz. - Thanks to students at Arizona State University, people will soon be able to control a satellite. The Light Cube satellite is small. So small, in fact, it fits in a person s hand. Its most important part is smaller than a person s pinky. You’ll see a very short flash that’s about as bright as a typical star, said Danny Jacobs, Associate Director of Interplanetary Initiative at ASU. Essentially, the satellite will hitch a ride on a rocket headed for the International Space Station, potentially as early as late next year. Once it’s in orbit. Jacobs says anyone can track it, and then use an amateur radio to send it a signal. Once it’s received, it will shine bright for a few micro seconds. ....