4 satellites developed by students, business unveiled

4 satellites developed by students, business unveiled

OSAKA, Japan - Four small satellites -- ''Prism'' (center front), ''KKS1'' (L), ''Kagayaki'' (rear) and ''Kukai'' (R) -- developed by students and private business operators for launch in January on Japan's H-2A rocket, are shown at a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency facility in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture, on Dec. 22.

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