CubeSats are small, cube-shaped satellites that are used for space research, communication, and Earth observation. They are usually built using standard 10x10x10 cm units, making them lightweight and affordable compared to traditional satellites. CubeSats are often launched as secondary payloads on rockets and are used by universities, space agencies, and private companies. Despite their small size, they can carry cameras, sensors, or scientific instruments to perform important space missions like climate monitoring, testing new technologies, or studying space environments.
MY NOTES :CubeSats are tiny, cost-effective satellites used for space research and technology testing.
Why do you think scientists like using tiny CubeSats instead of big, heavy satellites?
What kinds of tools or gadgets do you think could fit inside a CubeSat to help it do space missions?
If CubeSats are so small, how do they still manage to study things like Earth’s climate or space weather?
How do CubeSats get into space if they aren’t the main thing a rocket is carrying?
Why might a school or university want to build a CubeSat instead of a regular satellite?
What do you think would be fun or challenging about designing something as small as a CubeSat for space?
Why is it helpful that CubeSats are made in standard 10x10x10 cm sizes?
If you could send a CubeSat into space, what would you want it to study or do?
How can CubeSats help scientists test new space technology safely and cheaply?