#1992: SafetySat
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[A prototype for a small cube-shaped "CubeSat" satellite, with labels on various components.]
[Labeled on top:]
Rare-Earth Magnets
Bic Mini Lighter
Software-Defined Radio (code editable via a public wiki)
[Labeled on right:]
Laser Pointers (fixed)
Laser Pointer (Hubble-seeking)
Ozone-Depleting CFC Spritzer
[Labeled on bottom:]
Celebratory Firework
Volatile Epoxy Seal
Filler (Guncotton)
[Labeled on left:]
Americium Corners
Spark Plug
Solar Panel (found)
Batteries (eBay)
Wet Sand Dispenser
[Labeled from within drawing in white text on top of a black rectangle:]
Crude Oil
[Caption below the panel:]
My CubeSat proposal was the first to be rejected for violating every design and safety requirement simultaneously.
(Sourced from explainxkcd.com)
Title text:During launch, in the event of an unexpected sensor reading, SafetySat will extend prongs in all directions to secure itself and any other cubesats safely in the launch vehicle until the source of the problem can be determined.