In the depths of space, in Earth's orbit, small satellites are preparing for a new mission. These small devices, launched from the International Space Station (ISS), are CubeSats built by students, demonstrating the scientific and technological achievements of various countries. These small satellites are opening a new page in space exploration.
Redaksiya reports that NASA astronaut Chris Williams captured photos from the window of the ISS's "Kibo" laboratory module, showing the deployment of CubeSats into Earth's orbit. These small satellites were placed in space using a small satellite orbital launcher. Students from Mexico, Italy, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan have prepared these small, shoebox-sized satellites for Earth observations and technological demonstrations.
CubeSats belong to the class of nanosatellites weighing 1-10 kilograms and utilize a standard size and form factor. The development of CubeSats has become a unique industry through the collaboration of government, industry, and academic circles. These small satellites provide an affordable platform for scientific research, demonstration of new technologies, and advanced mission concepts. NASA's photos reflect the activities of these small satellites in space.