NTU’s 10th satellite took to the skies last month, launching the university’s Student Satellite Series at the same time. Named “SCOOB-I”, the 1.7kg satellite is a joint effort involving more than 50 students over four years. It will spend six months in Earth’s orbit investigating the Sun-Earth connection and its impact on the climate. The Student Satellite Series aims to provide engineering undergrads with hands-on experience in building real satellites and prepare them for a career in Singapore’s emerging space industry.

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