T-Mobile customers will soon have the opportunity to take selfies in space, thanks to a partnership with former NASA engineer and YouTuber Mark Rober. Rober and CrunchLabs have created a satellite named SAT GUS that will orbit Earth and capture images of Google Pixel phones displaying selfies with the Earth as a backdrop.
The satellite will launch on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket during the Transporter 12 mission from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base. Once in orbit, the satellite will be able to take approximately 1,000 selfies daily. T-Mobile customers will have free access to a Space Selfie through the T-Mobile Tuesdays program starting December 3rd.
This project is not just about taking fun selfies; it’s also about promoting STEM education. If you are unfamiliar, STEM stands for “science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.” STEM education has been found to be important because it helps students develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation. These skills are essential …