New Thinking And Digital Techniques Shrinks Satellite

23 May, 2017
Innovation
Satellite concept image

Think of a satellite and you tend to picture a round, metal barrel complete with aerials and solar panel wings that might be the size of a car or even a room.

However, a young teenage boy from India has brought a revolutionary approach to satellite design that has shrunk the device so that it can fit in the palm of your hand.

Rifath Shaarook’s satellite design only weighs 64 grams and was created using 3D printing in carbon fibre. His invention was selected as the winner in a challenge called ‘Cubes in Space’ co-sponsored by NASA.

The satellite will go into a sub-orbital flight for four hours and will operate for 12 minutes in near zero gravity.

Shaarook is now working as lead scientist at Chennai-based Space Kidz India, which helps promote science and education for Indian children and teenagers.

We are big fans of nurturing talent here at ALPHERA Financial Services and love to see what other organisations are doing in this space. With support and the opportunity to shine, who knows what other amazing inventions Shaarook will come up with!

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