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WeissSat-1
Weiss CubeSat Development Team In the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year, with the arrival of Mr. Kevin Simmons, middle school students were introduced to aerospace and CubeSats. The Weiss CubeSat Development Team (WCDT) was formed with the goal of launching satellite into low Earth orbit (LEO) within three years. Since then WCDT students have been dedicated to learning about CubeSats, developing relationships with aerospace Professionals, and preparing to build, test, and fly the WeissSat-1. The Weiss CubeSat Team concluded with the launch of the WeissSat-1.
WeissSat-1: NASA's Selection of a Middle School CubeSat to Fly in Space. Presented at the AIAA SciTech Forum 9 Jan 2018 at the Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee, Florida. (Control ID 2905724) Session Information: FD-13, Special Session: Starting and Supercharging STEM Programs January 8, 2018

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