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Build a Satellite

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Patrons learn about the use and structure of satellites and use the engineering design process to design, build, test, and improve a model satellite

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Add a Tech Twist	Optional: Show this video as an example of an Earth-orbiting satellite
Hints for uses in your library	Consider cutting out the tangram sets prior to the activity for younger patrons who may have trouble using scissors
Related Links	How-to Video Part 1 How-to Video Part 2 NASA's Eyes on the Solar System Diagram of the Cassini Spacecraft 3D Model of Mars Odyssey Orbiter JPL's Engineering Design Process NASA's Engineering Design Process
Originating Source	NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Related Books [Suggest a book]	Satellites by Steve Parker Satellites by Ron Miller NASA by Dan Elish Satellites: Exploring Space by David Baker

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