CubeSats are small, standardized satellites that can be built using affordable components like Raspberry Pi computers and microcontrollers. These cube-shaped satellites have democratized space access, reducing costs from millions to thousands of dollars for construction and $85,000 for launch. Students and educators can now build functional CubeSats for STEM learning, with kits available from companies like MySat and Robinson Aerospace. The post explores various CubeSat projects, including educational initiatives, security research platforms, and actual space missions like SilverSat launching on a Falcon 9 rocket.
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