What’s in a satellite?
Satellites tend to be the same six systems used in different combinations. You can probably predict what they’ll be with a little time spent thinking about it..
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Fifty Space Jobs
Do you feel confused about what types of jobs are in the space industry? When you look at job descriptions on company websites, do you read the whole thing and still wonder what they’re looking for?
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Space Environment Basics
Space can be a pretty boring place to fly around in for months or even years at a time. Then, suddenly, you’re hit with a piece of dust that blasts a hole in your solar panels.
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