NASA Space Network (Online)

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Program Type:

Tech Skills or STEAM

Age Group:

Everyone
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Program Description

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NASA engineers and scientists present on the Space Network consisting of a constellation of geosynchronous (Earth orbiting) satellites named the Tracking Data Relay Satellite (TDRS), ground systems that operate as a relay system between satellites, LEO or satellites in low Earth orbit above 73 km, and ground facilities. Services provided by the Space Network include telecommunications, tracking and clock calibration, and testing and analysis.  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD Maryland manages the operations of the Space Network.  If you'd like to join us through Zoom, please register.  If you will join us on Facebook, no need to register, tune into the livestream of the program on October 13th at 6:30 pm.

This is one of many Maryland STEM Festival events being held around the state. Learn more about the MD STEM Festival here.

Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts. Register here. 

Hosted by Carroll County Public Library with support from Howard County Public Library.