Satellite in orbit (IMAGE)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Satellite in orbit

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Many satellites perform highly important and lucrative tasks, but some may be decommissioned with fuel still in the tank due to the current methods of measuring fuel quantity. Fuel gauges with higher accuracy could help ensure that satellites stay operational for longer and more is made of their time in orbit.

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NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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