Micro Satellite STEM Initiative Kickoff

I am extremely excited to announce the start of our micro satellite initiative, aka Project Highbird.  On March 20^th, we will hold our first kickoff meeting at Whiteman airport and you are all invited. If you cannot make the drive, especially our cadet members, we will be LIVE STREAMING the event so that you can participate! But trust me, you’ll want to be there to see our prototype and lab tools.

Yes, you read that right! We have been working for the last 12 months to develop industry partnerships and curriculum for the members of Group 1. This STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) project is an opportunity for our cadet and senior members to try their hand at 3D printing and mechanical structures, physics, antenna/radio design, Raspberry Pi programming, orbital mechanics and MANY other advanced STEM skills.

Our first presenter will demonstrate a prototype and discuss the outline of this multi-year project, the when/where/how/and why and establish the goals for the first year. Followed by Dr. Daniel Winterhalter, Chief Scientist, with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and our Executive Director and will help us take our first step toward space with an informative lecture.

If you plan on attending please Click Here to RSVP to this event so that we can get an accurate head count. Space is limited.

Prior to March 20^th, you need to watch the video below. This was our first live stream from last year in which we discuss the general concept of a CubeSat. You really need to watch it to understand what it is that we are endeavoring to do. Click here to watch video

If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email or ask me in person next Wednesday. LiveStream instructions will be sent out just prior to the meeting via email so check your inbox!