WhiteHat Jr to offer data from a live satellite to his students to encourage space exploration and give a first-hand experience in space science. The satellite, called Ayana, was developed by space services organization EnduroSat with input and expertise from edtech. It was part of the payload carried by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare rocket, launched May 25 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, US, the edtech claims.
Students will have a unique opportunity to track and monitor Ayana’s journey in real time through an exclusive 90-degree camera. They will be able to observe the landscapes and weather on Earth and understand the correlation between power and sun sensor readings. They could also simulate the behavior of satellites by tinkering with the sensor values.
Before accessing Ayana, students should have a basic understanding of coding to ensure they unlock the program’s true potential. “It will create a unique applied science opportunity for thousands of students who can send assignments to and access data from a live satellite operating in space,” the edtech platform said.
Ayana is the result of edtech’s “Code A Satellite” program, which is designed for students to imagine, create and explore space using the satellite, it said.
Speaking about the initiative, Ananya Tripathi, CEO of WhiteHat Jr, said: “We always believe in creativity, exploration and innovation – beyond borders. Satellite and space technology is often considered unattainable and difficult for students to access. The Code a Satellite program allows we are democratizing space technology and offering our students an exceptional opportunity to interact in real time with an orbiting satellite.We are confident that this will excite and encourage thousands of brilliant young minds around the world and help them code as space scientists as they build their projects.”
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