CubeSats: Democratizing Space Exploration with Tiny Satellites

This article explores CubeSats, miniature satellites often powered by Raspberry Pis or microcontrollers. It delves into their construction, building methods, and showcases projects like the MySat kit and RASCube. The author interviews team members involved in the SilverSat CubeSat launch and a satellite tracking expert. CubeSats lower the barrier to entry for space exploration, offering valuable learning and hands-on opportunities for students and enthusiasts, highlighting the allure of technological innovation.