What is a CubeSat?
A CubeSat is a type of miniaturized satellite that has been growing in popularity in recent years. They are often used for research and development purposes, and can be deployed by universities, businesses, and governments. CubeSats are small enough to fit into a Cube (hence the name), which is typically 10x10x10 cm or 3.9×3.9×3.9 inches. In this blog post, we will discuss the history of CubeSats, their benefits, and how they are changing the space industry!
What is a CubeSat and why are they useful?
CubeSats were first developed in the late 1990s by a group of Stanford University students. The idea was to create a miniature satellite that could be built quickly and cheaply, and that could be used for educational purposes. The CubeSat standard (which we will discuss later) was created in 2003, and since then CubeSats have been launched into space by universities, businesses, and governments around the world.
What are the benefits of the CubeSat?
One of the benefits of CubeSats is that they are relatively cheap to build and launch. A CubeSat can cost as little as £30,000 to build, and about £35million to launch into orbit. That’s a fraction of the cost of launching a traditional satellite!
Another benefit of CubeSats is that they can be built quickly. It can take as little as six months to design and build a CubeSat, whereas it can take years to develop and launch a traditional satellite. This makes CubeSats ideal for research and development projects, where time is of the essence.
Lastly, CubeSats are changing the space industry because they are making it possible for universities, businesses, and government agencies to get involved in space exploration. In the past, only large organizations with deep pockets could afford to build and launch satellites. But now, thanks to CubeSats, anyone can get involved in space!
So there you have it: everything you need to know about CubeSats! We hope you found this blog post helpful. CubeSats are an exciting and affordable way to get involved in space, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this technology. Thanks for reading!
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