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Space has a ground problem — and Bridgit Mendler decided to solve it. Go behind the scenes of Northwood first ground-to-space phased array antenna test, on this week's S3.

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Jason Carmanvor 1 Jahr

@NorthwoodSpace This was wild to shoot, there were ~50mph winds and watching the team get their first win was amazing. Capturing moments like that is why I do S3. Thank you to @sbs_comms for sponsoring this episode!

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Vincenzo Landinovor 1 Jahr

@bridgitmendler @NorthwoodSpace While everyone's racing to the moon and Mars, @bridgitmendler nails it - space isn't about leaving Earth behind, it's about making life better here. Reliable satellite connectivity isn't sexy, but it's how we actually build that future.

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Jason Carmanvor 1 Jahr

@bridgitmendler @NorthwoodSpace You need it all!

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Tyler Hayes 🦾vor 1 Jahr

@bridgitmendler @NorthwoodSpace Using satellites to watch videos about satellites 📡

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Jason Carmanvor 1 Jahr

@bridgitmendler @NorthwoodSpace THATS SO COOL

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Dean Toledanovor 1 Jahr

@bridgitmendler @NorthwoodSpace I wish her good luck (Charlie)

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Sebastian Asprellavor 1 Jahr

Stoked to see S3 diving into the ground segment challenges with @bridgitmendler and @NorthwoodSpace! Phased array tech is a huge step forward in making space more accessible and connected. Love the work you and your crew are doing, Jason—capturing the frontier spirit in action. 🙌

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Space Investorvor 1 Jahr

@bridgitmendler @NorthwoodSpace We needed innovation in sats backhaul. Well done 📡

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Jason Carmanvor 1 Jahr

@bridgitmendler @NorthwoodSpace Correct!

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@bridgitmendler @NorthwoodSpace Shes soo mother! Stream hurricane to celebrate

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