University of Chicago students building satellite for NASA to launch into orbit

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Students at the University of Chicago are building a satellite that NASA will launch into orbit.

The "Cube-Sat" is smaller than a paper towel roll, but big science can come from small devices.

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The launch is part of the PULSE-A Project.

Current project lead Lauren Ayala and ground station lead Juan Prieto Asbun joined ABC Wednesday to talk about the project.

The full interview can be viewed in the video player above.

PULSE-A's goal is to communicate with its ground station using a laser.

The launch date is planned for 2026.