Satellites Are More Than Just Massive Metal Chunks | Yousuf Faroukh | TEDxYouth@INPSAA

Many individuals believe that satellites are always huge chunks of metal created by humans. However, this is not the case. Youssef Faroukh explores the many types of satellites including CubeSats, their history, and their significance. Yousuf Faroukh is an accomplished Space Systems Engineer at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences & Technology holding a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Sharjah with two years of professional experience in Space Systems design, testing and integrating of Cube Satellites and a former UAV and Missiles and Fire Control Engineer at Lockheed Martin. With multiple national and international awards in various fields such as Robotics, Education, and Space sciences, for my outstanding performance and effective direct participation. Receiver of multiple recognitions from UAE Space Agency, UK National Space Academy, TurkSat, and The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx