Russian Crowdfunded Satellite Set to Become the Night Sky's Brightest Star

A Russian team of aerospace engineers and enthusiasts are preparing to launch their 'Mayak' satellite into space aboard the Soyuz-2 rocket, where it will be the brightest "star" that shines above Earth. Russia Launches Rokot Carrier Rocket With European Satellite. A team of aerospace engineers and enthusiasts from Moscow's University of Mechanical Engineering (MAMI) are putting the finishing touches to their 'Mayak,' or 'Beacon'...
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