In its effort to introduce new learning experiences and innovation, WhiteHat Jr announced it will be enabling its students to access a live satellite to encourage space exploration and give first-hand experience in space science. The satellite, named Ayana, has been developed by space service organization EnduroSat with inputs and expertise by edtech. It was part of the payload carried by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare rocket, launched on May 25 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, claims the edtech.
Ayana is a result of the WhiteHat Jr’s “Code A Satellite” programme, which is designed for WhiteHat Jr students to ideate, create, and explore space with the help of Ayana. Before accessing Ayana, students will be required to possess a basic understanding of coding to ensure that they are able to unlock the true potential of the program. Students will get 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 Earth’s landscapes and weather as well as understand the correlation between power and sun sensor values. They could also simulate satellite behavior by tinkering with the sensor values.
Before accessing Ayana, students will be required to possess a basic understanding of coding to ensure that they are able to unlock the true potential of the programme. “It will create a one of a kind applied science opportunity for thousands of students who will be able to send commands to, and access data from a live satellite operating in space,” said the edtech platform.
More than 500 children have already enrolled for the ‘Code-a-Satellite’ program to become space coders through this program. WhiteHat Jr is the first edtech company in India which is making live satellite accessible to children through this program.
Hopefully this will lead to better next generation technology and stop anti satellite tests because of less space junk also!
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