NASA tests scalable satellite tech to launch sensors more quickly
Monday, July 21, 2025 - 11:52
in Astronomy & Space
NASA's Athena Economical Payload Integration Cost mission, or Athena EPIC, is a test launch for an innovative, scalable space vehicle design to support future missions. The small satellite platform is engineered to share resources among the payloads onboard by managing routine functions so the individual payloads don't have to.