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How a Satellite Is Built

AUTHOR Bard, Jonathan; Bard, Mariel; Bard, Mariel et al.
PUBLISHER Gareth Stevens Publishing (07/30/2020)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Library Binding)

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High above our heads, orbiting Earth, are huge technical wonders called satellites. These instruments do so much for us, from helping our cars navigate through GPS to informing meteorologists' predictions of the weather. Making these satellites is no small feat, and they are very expensive. A typical satellite can take several years to build and costs nearly millions of dollars. This STEM-connected volume explores the complex engineering required to build, test, launch, and analyze satellite systems in use today, and includes a look into where this fascinating technology is headed in the future.
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ISBN-13: 9781538247136
ISBN-10: 1538247135
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 24
Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 8.60 x 0.30 x 8.60 inches
Weight: 0.70 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Index, Ikids
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Aeronautics & Astronautics
Grade Level: 2nd Grade - 5th Grade
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Reading Level: 0
Point Value: 0
Guided Reading Level: Grade 2
Dewey Decimal: 629.43
Library of Congress Control Number: 2019030868
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High above our heads, orbiting Earth, are huge technical wonders called satellites. These instruments do so much for us, from helping our cars navigate through GPS to informing meteorologists' predictions of the weather. Making these satellites is no small feat, and they are very expensive. A typical satellite can take several years to build and costs nearly millions of dollars. This STEM-connected volume explores the complex engineering required to build, test, launch, and analyze satellite systems in use today, and includes a look into where this fascinating technology is headed in the future.
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