The revolution that’s filling the sky with small satellites

The video discusses the advancements in satellite technology, highlighting the shift from large, expensive satellites to smaller, cost-effective ones. Operated by companies like Planet, these satellites are updated with new technology and are mass-produced, leading to a significant increase in the number of satellites in orbit. This revolution in satellite manufacturing and operation has resulted in a surge of data and imagery from space.

What is the primary advantage of the small satellites operated by Planet?

• They are larger and more powerful.

• They are lightweight and easily replaceable.

• They require no maintenance.

• They are more expensive than traditional satellites.

How has the cost of satellites changed with new manufacturing techniques?

• They are only affordable for large corporations.

• They are now cheaper and can be mass-produced.

• The cost has remained the same.

• They have become more expensive.

What is a significant change in the size of modern satellites compared to older models?

• They are the size of a car.

• They are often no larger than a microwave.

• They are as large as a building.

• They are now the size of a truck.

By how much did the number of operational satellites increase from 2015 to 2020?

• Remained the same

• Quadrupled

• Tripled

• Doubled

What was the approximate number of satellites in operation by the end of 2020?

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 3,371

• 5,000