Illustration of UA "CatSat" cubesat scheduled for 2023 launch.
Vishnu Reddy
University of Arizona students are getting their own unmanned satellite ready for launch. It’s a “cube sat” designed to fit complex scientific instruments into a small orbital package. U of A astronomy professor Chris Walker describes how the mission will give students hands-on experience in space exploration.
Chris Walker spoke with Tim Swindle, director of the University of Arizona Space Institute.
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