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We frequently use Google Earth for research, learning, and fun! We receive no compensation from Google for recommending their service. But using water does have its limits in terms of the size and weight of the spacecraft it can power and how much energy it can actually provide accordingly, the technology is best used for tiny, low-cost satellites, according to NASA.The button above takes you to the Google website where you can download Google Earth software for free. The propulsion system simply splits the water into hydrogen and oxygen while in space, burning them as fuel. Water can be used as a green propellant since it is made of hydrogen and oxygen (both are used as propellant), creating a cheaper and safer option for small spacecraft. Pale Blue aims to provide an alternative way to keep satellites afloat in Earth orbit. “Pale Blue successfully developed and operated its water-based thruster, and with this, the company takes a huge step forward towards orbit insertion for Project,” Jun Asakawa, CEO and Co-Founder of Pale Blue, said in the company’s statement.

The successful test means Pale Blue’s propulsion system is now ready to place the satellite in its target orbit such that it can begin operations later this year. The microsatellite, which has a camera mounted on top, will operate in orbit from a distance around 310 to 372 miles (500 to 600 kilometers) above Earth. Star Sphere 1, also called EYE, launched on board SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket on January 3.

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