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Botswana launches first satellite BOTSAT-1 aboard SpaceX Falcon 9

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395 points vinnyglennon | 1 comments | 26 Mar 25 16:02 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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blobbers ◴[26 Mar 25 21:58 UTC] No.43487874[source]▶
… this does not seem like their best use of resources.
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1. s4mbh4 ◴[26 Mar 25 22:44 UTC] No.43488326[source]▶
> This initiative will enable BIUST to build a sustainable pipeline of space technology projects while facilitating hands-on learning opportunities for students and researchers

Having been part of a student satellite program, and having subsequently built my career on it, I can tell you that there is nothing more efficient at teaching students than giving them a bunch of money and telling them to build a satellite.

This satellite will be operated for many years by many students who will learn practical knowledge about satellites.