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The Center for Nanosatellite Testing, a facility for conducting trials with artificial satellites no larger than 50 centimeters in diameter and weighing less than 50 kilograms, has opened at the Kyushu Institute of Technology. It is the world’s first facility with the capacity to conduct all the required performance tests for nanosatellites, including their ability to withstand temperature changes and vibrations. These satellites have become increasingly popular in recent years because they are relatively inexpensive, and they are used primarily for taking photos of Earth.