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On board a Nasa aircraft in a weightless conditions

Washington, USA – In order to test a miniature maneuvering control system for satellites

Eleven Kansas University students, members of Kutesat, Kansas Universities Technology Evaluation Satellite program, gained the chance to carry out tests on board a Nasa plane able to offer weightless conditions. Kutesat program intends to launch into the space the first satellite designed in Kansas. The experiment is scheduled on June 23 when students will take a C-9 aircraft named "Weightless Wonder"...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 117071
Rome, Italy, 03/24/2005 16:40
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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