Former NASA engineer turned YouTube content creator, Mark Rober, is teaming up with Google and T-Mobile to launch a new satellite that will allow users to take selfies with Earth. The satellite, set to be launched aboard Elon Musk’s SpaceX Transporter 12 mission in January, will have two cameras and Google Pixel phones attached to it. Users can request a selfie by providing their location and will be notified when the photo will be taken, allowing them to photobomb their own shot.
While the selfie itself is free, users will need a CrunchLabs subscription to get the necessary code for the out-of-this-world photo. These codes will be available on spaceselfie.com starting December 3, with CrunchLabs subscriptions typically costing between $25 to $80. The satellite is powered by a 120Wh battery pack and will start taking selfies a few months after its launch.
Rober, known for viral projects like building squirrel obstacle courses and glitter-bombing porch pirates, is now making it possible for anyone to capture a unique perspective of our planet. The innovative collaboration between a former NASA engineer, a tech giant like Google, and a leading network provider like T-Mobile is sure to attract attention and excitement from both space enthusiasts and social media users alike.
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