British Satellites Will Beam Info Down From Space Using Android Smartphones [Space]

The communication components in smartphones and satellites aren't all that different, except that satellite guts are better rated for external factors like temperature and impact. But one British aerospace firm wants to see how well a smartphone fares in space. More »

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