Epi 79: Space: How space-tech and satellites work during the Ukraine-Russia war

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The war in Ukraine took several unexpected turns, first with the Ukrainian defence of its capital Kiev and the united support of several Western countries. 13-year old Neil from G.D.Goenka School, Lucknow, who has taken a keen interest in tracking the events of the Ukraine war, walks us through initial attack by Russia. He also explains the kind of support that the US and other countries lent Ukraine to help it fend off the attacks by Russia.

Also joining us in this episode is 11-year old Trayee who speaks about how space-technology has played a much more key role in this war, than it has in any other war in the recent years. She speaks about how initial images captured by military satellites warned Ukraine of the impending attack. She also outlines how commercial satellites owned by Elon Musk helped Ukraine get its information and communication, up and running real quick. You can also find out more about how GPS has played a key role in guiding missiles.

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