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Updated: 4:06 PM Jun 9, 2009
Shuttle to Launch Aggie and Longhorn Satellite
Big 12 rivals on the ground may soon become rivals in space. Satellites from both schools will be going up to space this weekend. Posted: 1:46 PM Jun 9, 2009Reporter: Mike George Email Address: george@kbtx.com |
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The space race between the two superpowers ended when the United States landed a man on the moon. But now a new space race maybe emerging between two other foes; Texas A&M and UT. This Saturday when the Space Shuttle Endeavor blasts off, satellites from the two Big 12 rivals will go up with it.
AggieSat2 and BEVO-1 will test a GPS satellite receiver that NASA built.
Both spacecraft are small, really small. They are about 7 pounds each and are know as "Picosatellites". Each is made by students from the respective schools.
Saturday's launch is just one of four planned over the next few years.
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Posted by: t.
Location: bryan
on Jun 10, 2009 at 01:53 PM
Anonymous dont be jealous. lol
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