TechBytes: Mini-Satellites Sent to Space Station, 'Portal 2' Is Released
Mini-Satellites part of Endeavour cargo; "Portal 2" is reviewed.
May 17, 2011— -- Mini-satellites are on their way to the Space Station. They are inch-square microchips and part of the cargo aboard the space shuttle Endeavour. They will be attached to the outside of the Space Station and gather data about conditions in space, a task performed by conventional satellites. The mini-satellites will cost much less to put into orbit.
'Portal 2' Released
One of the most anticipated video games of the year is now out: Portal 2. CNET's Dan Ackerman said it blends storytelling and gameplay better than most games.
"What I like most about Portal 2 was how they took what could be a very basic puzzle game solving mechanic and really integrated it so deeply with a compelling storyline and a good script and good voice acting that you really feel like you have what video games were meant to be, a combination of game mechanics and cinematic storytelling," Ackerman said.
Portal 2 is available for the XBox 360, Playstation 3 and personal computers, and lists for $60.
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