# NASA Tests Dual Mode Propulsion CubeSat Ahead of Launch

NASA Tests Dual Mode Propulsion CubeSat Ahead of Launch

via [NASA (all news)](https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/rtmd/nasa-tests-dual-mode-propulsion-cubesat-ahead-of-launch/)

NASA has completed testing a new small satellite called ASCENT, which features a dual mode propulsion system designed to make spaceflight safer and more efficient. This development is exciting for sky-watchers because it could lead to more reliable and sustainable space missions, potentially increasing the number of satellites and spacecraft exploring our solar system. The success of this technology could also pave the way for more frequent and complex astronomical observations, allowing us to learn even more about the universe.

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