Short Wave: CubeSat - Little Satellite, Big Deal

Meet the CubeSat: a miniaturized satellite that’s been growing in sophistication.

In the last 20 years, over 1,000 CubeSats have been launched into space for research and exploration. We talk about three cutting-edge CubesSat missions, MarCO, Near-Earth Asteroid Scout, and Lunar Flashlight, and how this satellite technology evolved from university laboratories to deep space. (Encore)

 

Short Wave Podcast

It’s science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.


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Astronomy, International Space Station & Research in Space
Technology Topics
GPS & Satellites
Engineering Topics
Aerospace
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7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, Adults

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