1992: SafetySat - Revision history

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162.158.179.184 at 04:31, 22 February 2025

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172.70.90.108: Undo revision 359550 by 162.158.179.105 (talk) If portmanteu=>"SafetySat", not really. If computers=>the SDR, that's arguable, but it's not as if this comic is about computers

2024-12-16T13:13:05Z

Undo revision 359550 by 162.158.179.105 (talk) If portmanteu=>"SafetySat", not really. If computers=>the SDR, that's arguable, but it's not as if this comic is *about* computers

162.158.179.105 at 02:03, 16 December 2024

2024-12-16T02:03:38Z

Nutster: /* Explanation */ The corrosive chemicals could be acids or bases, depending on the battery technology. An alkaline battery contains a strong base.

2023-12-11T04:47:02Z

‎Explanation: The corrosive chemicals could be acids or bases, depending on the battery technology. An alkaline battery contains a strong base.

Erlandyt: Misremembered the styling guide

2023-10-15T20:12:21Z

Misremembered the styling guide

Erlandyt: Fixed styling

2023-10-15T20:10:45Z

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 *The normal sized image was originally broken at [[xkcd]] and the BOT uploaded that image here. It was just a gigantic Γ shape at first (though with a rounded corner). The problem was fixed soon, but it happened later again at comic [[1994: Repairs]].
-This seems to appear at [[2765:Escape Speed]]
+This seems to appear at [[2765: Escape Speed]]
 {{comic discussion}}
 [[Category:Space probes]]

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 *The normal sized image was originally broken at [[xkcd]] and the BOT uploaded that image here. It was just a gigantic Γ shape at first (though with a rounded corner). The problem was fixed soon, but it happened later again at comic [[1994: Repairs]].
-This seems to appear at [[escape speed]]
+This seems to appear at [[2765:Escape Speed]]
 {{comic discussion}}
 [[Category:Space probes]]

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 == Trivia ==
 *The normal sized image was originally broken at [[xkcd]] and the BOT uploaded that image here. It was just a gigantic Γ shape at first (though with a rounded corner). The problem was fixed soon, but it happened later again at comic [[1994: Repairs]].
 {{comic discussion}}
 [[Category:Space probes]]

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 ==Explanation==
-[[XKeyboarCD]] is a standard format for small satellites that can fit in a 10&times;10&times;10&nbsp;cm format with a mass of less than 1.3&nbsp;kg. They have been widely used by academics for research satellites, and by both small and large companies. CubeSats have been discussed both before and after this comic, in [[1866: Russell's Teapot]] and [[2148: Cubesat Launch]].
+{{w|CubeSat}} is a standard format for small satellites that can fit in a 10&times;10&times;10&nbsp;cm format with a mass of less than 1.3&nbsp;kg. They have been widely used by academics for research satellites, and by both small and large companies. CubeSats have been discussed both before and after this comic, in [[1866: Russell's Teapot]] and [[2148: Cubesat Launch]].
 CubeSats are often launched as an additional payload on commercial launches but also deployed from the {{w|International Space Station}} at the {{w|Kibo (ISS module)|Kibo-Module}} or other airlocks. All these satellites are orbiting the Earth in a low orbit and since they have no propulsion system they also become a part of {{w|space debris}} when they are out of control; eventually they will reenter earth's atmosphere without any further hazard.

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 ==Explanation==
-{{w|CubeSat}} is a standard format for small satellites that can fit in a 10&times;10&times;10&nbsp;cm format with a mass of less than 1.3&nbsp;kg. They have been widely used by academics for research satellites, and by both small and large companies. CubeSats have been discussed both before and after this comic, in [[1866: Russell's Teapot]] and [[2148: Cubesat Launch]].
+[[XKeyboarCD]] is a standard format for small satellites that can fit in a 10&times;10&times;10&nbsp;cm format with a mass of less than 1.3&nbsp;kg. They have been widely used by academics for research satellites, and by both small and large companies. CubeSats have been discussed both before and after this comic, in [[1866: Russell's Teapot]] and [[2148: Cubesat Launch]].
 CubeSats are often launched as an additional payload on commercial launches but also deployed from the {{w|International Space Station}} at the {{w|Kibo (ISS module)|Kibo-Module}} or other airlocks. All these satellites are orbiting the Earth in a low orbit and since they have no propulsion system they also become a part of {{w|space debris}} when they are out of control; eventually they will reenter earth's atmosphere without any further hazard.

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 ;Batteries (eBay)
-:The quality of batteries bought on auction sites can vary widely, and certain batteries exposed to conditions outside their design specifications can {{w|Battery_(electricity)#Explosion|explode or leak corrosive acids}}. These batteries might also be connected to the adjacent spark plug. Non-rechargable commercial batteries may leak or explode if a recharge is attempted, so if this is the intention of the Solar Panel, these would escalate into an even greater risk.
+:The quality of batteries bought on auction sites can vary widely, and certain batteries exposed to conditions outside their design specifications can {{w|Battery_(electricity)#Explosion|explode or leak corrosive chemicals}}. These batteries might also be connected to the adjacent spark plug. Non-rechargable commercial batteries may leak or explode if a recharge is attempted, so if this is the intention of the Solar Panel, these would escalate into an even greater risk.
 ;Wet Sand Dispenser

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 ;Laser Pointers (Fixed)
 : Does not conform to AFSPCMAN 91-710, Volume 3 § 8.2.2, in turn violates CubeSat Design Specification Rev. 13 § 3.1.7
-:These three laser points will effectively point in 3 different random directions, which is not safe for other objects around this Cubesat.  It depends on the power of the laser pointers but, in general a laser over 5 mW can heat up and damage things given enough time{{Actual citation needed|reason=Why is a laser pointer dangerous?|date=May 2018}}. Of course, with the satellite being in orbit it could potentially mess up the optical sensors of other satellites, but it would be a matter of chance. This could also be a reference to the book ''What If?'', specifically the chapter ''Laser Pointer''.
+:These three laser points will effectively point in 3 different random directions, which is not safe for other objects around this Cubesat.  It depends on the power of the laser pointers but, in general a laser over 5 mW can heat up and damage things given enough time.{{Actual citation needed|reason=Why is a laser pointer dangerous?|date=May 2018}} Of course, with the satellite being in orbit it could potentially mess up the optical sensors of other satellites, but it would be a matter of chance. This could also be a reference to the book ''What If?'', specifically the chapter ''Laser Pointer''.
 ;Laser Pointer (Hubble-Seeking)

1992: SafetySat - Revision history

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Firestar233: Undo revision 366338 by 162.158.179.184 (talk) just stop you're not even making any progress

162.158.179.184 at 04:31, 22 February 2025

172.70.90.108: Undo revision 359550 by 162.158.179.105 (talk) If portmanteu=>"SafetySat", not really. If computers=>the SDR, that's arguable, but it's not as if this comic is *about* computers

162.158.179.105 at 02:03, 16 December 2024

Nutster: /* Explanation */ The corrosive chemicals could be acids or bases, depending on the battery technology. An alkaline battery contains a strong base.

Erlandyt: Misremembered the styling guide

Erlandyt: Fixed styling

172.70.90.108: Undo revision 359550 by 162.158.179.105 (talk) If portmanteu=>"SafetySat", not really. If computers=>the SDR, that's arguable, but it's not as if this comic is about computers