Launching satellites helps... take selfies in space.

A former NASA engineer is preparing to launch a satellite that will help people take selfies in space.

Robert and his audacious project that allows people to take selfies with Earth in the background without going into space - Photo: THE VERGE

Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) frequently share selfies with Earth and amazing space phenomena.

Now you can take a selfie in space without actually stepping outside.

How is that possible? According to The Verge , a new satellite about to be launched will allow you to take selfies with Earth in the background.

Mark Robert is in charge of this project. He is an American engineer, inventor, and educator , known for his popular science videos and DIY tutorials on YouTube.

Before becoming a YouTuber, he worked at NASA, contributing to the Curiosity rover project on Mars.

Recently, Rober announced a unique project called "Space Selfie".

The new project, a collaboration between Mark Robert, Google, and T-Mobile, will launch a satellite called SAT GUS in January 2025 via SpaceX's Transporter 12 mission.

The satellite is equipped with two Google Pixel phones and two cameras. One Google Pixel phone is inside a radiation-shielding casing. The other camera is mounted opposite the phone to take selfies of you with Earth in the background.

Additionally, the satellite is equipped with a GPS locator and solar panels to power the device.

Users simply upload their selfies to the platform, and through the established system, they will receive a selfie image with the Earth as the background.

A satellite will be launched to help people take selfies - Photo: UNILAD TECH

In a YouTube video , Robert describes his project as follows: "This is a small step for humanity, but a huge step forward for your… selfie game."

Robert shared: "If you provide the name of the city where you live when uploading photos, the satellite not only takes selfies of the sky over your city but also accurately tells you the exact time of the event."

When the time comes, you can go outside, wave, and the camera will capture your image again in the selfie. You can even appear twice in the same photo.

This innovative invention has surprised and excited the online community, who are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to take a unique selfie with the Earth in the background.

One user commented on Rober's video: "This is something I thought only existed in science fiction when I was a kid! And now it's possible for everyone!"

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/phong-ve-tinh-giup-chup-anh-selfie-ngoai-khong-gian-20241205141939514.htm