SILVER SPRING, Maryland -- It’s up! SilverSat’s cubesat launched into space Sunday evening from Cape Canaveral, Florida aboard Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL spacecraft. It is now on its way to the International Space Station, where it’s scheduled to be released into orbit in November to begin its …
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Fox5DC Attends Silver Spring Launch Party for Live Broadcast
Last night's successful launch of Silver Spring's very own student-built cube satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was covered by FOX 5 DC. Reporter Julie Donaldson attended the Silver Spring launch party and went live as NG-23 launched. She interviewed student participants, Aubrey Forsgren and …
Launch Press Release: Students’ Tiny Satellite Will Tweet Pictures to Order From Space
SILVER SPRING, Maryland -- Ever wanted to boss around a satellite? Now’s your chance. A team of very patient middle and high schoolers have worked and waited through a pandemic, three presidential elections, and at least eight high school graduations to get their shot at Earth orbit with a unique …