REACHing Out: What is a Satellite?

REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Bella who asks "What is a satellite?" Joining us with the answer as well as an overview on how CubeSats are opening up space exploration to all of us is Will Saunders, PhD candidate in Astronomy at Boston University, contributor to Brainspace Magazine, and co-host of the podcast astro[sound]bites   Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Nate DuFort with Sandy Marshall, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden. Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy Marshall Edited by: Nate DuFort Music composed by: Jesse Case Logo by: Steven Lyons Special thanks to Will Saunders, PhD candidate in Astronomy at Boston University, contributor to Brainspace Magazine, and co-host of the podcast astro[sound]bites.  We’d also like to thank Nicky Middleton and the team at Brainspace, the interactive augmented reality magazine for kids 8-14.  Astro[sound]bites podcast: https://astrosoundbites.com Will Saunders online: williamrsaunders.com Brainspace Magazine:  https://brainspacemagazine.com