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[Satellite TODAY 12-22-09] The U.S. House of Representatives has approved $1.6 million for Morehead State University to develop and test solar power technologies applicable to satellites, Rep. Harold Rogers (R-KY) announced Dec. 21.
The Space Science Center at Morehead State supports U.S. aerospace and electronics industries with training, research and development for small satellite systems and micro technologies to support the U.S. Army’s mission to develop nanosatellites to meet tactical warfighter requirements.
"These satellites are part of the United States’ strategic advantage, giving our soldiers the cutting edge technology, intelligence, and communications they need to perform their critical missions," Rogers said in a statement.
A final Senate vote on the defense spending legislation is expected in 2010.
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