The European Space Agency commissioned a study to answer a simple but alarming question: what would happen to ESA member states if satellite communications disappeared for seven days? The answer is in the Space Technology Fundamentals module of the Learning Resources, and it makes a compelling case for why the work you're proposing actually matters. Alongside that study, you'll find five PDF modules developed by Viasat engineer Shaffath Shakir covering satellite fundamentals, the communication link, ground segment operations, advanced architectures, and satellite applications. If you're still building your technical foundation, this is where to go. Deadline: July 19.
