UC Students Launch Radiation-Blocking Satellite
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University of Cincinnati students, led by Nathan Nguyen, have built the first fully student-constructed satellite, LEOPARDSat-one, for NASA. This CubeSat, crafted by the CubeCats group over nearly a decade, is set to launch on April 8th from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The satellite aims to test new radiation-blocking materials, potentially revolutionizing deep space travel. With about eighty team members, the students hand-built the satellite, even etching their names on a panel. The project, selected through NASAs CubeSat Launch Initiative, marks a significant achievement for student-led tech innovation.
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