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Prepare for liftoff, as your selfie could be orbiting Earth thanks to a collaboration between former NASA engineer and YouTube star Mark Rober and Google Pixel. In this partnership they’ve launched a satellite designed to capture images of selfies displayed on Pixel phones against the backdrop of our planet.
However, this isn’t your average selfie project. The satellite, named SAT GUS, is part of a broader initiative to inspire interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Rober, known for his entertaining and educational YouTube videos, hopes this unique project will encourage young people to explore careers in these fields. Joining this cosmic adventure is easy. Those interested can just head over to a special link in the Google Store to register and submit a selfie. Then, you can follow SAT GUS as it travels around Earth. When the satellite is perfectly positioned, it will snap a picture of your selfie on a Pixel phone with Earth in the background. You’ll then receive a copy of this extraordinary image to share with friends and family.
But how did this all come about? Mark Rober, with his passion for science and engineering, wanted to find a way to make these fields more engaging for the next generation. Partnering with Google Pixel, they came up with the idea of launching a satellite that would capture selfies in space. This project combines cutting-edge technology with a fun and accessible activity, making it the perfect way to spark curiosity about STEM.
