How Do You Build A Cardboard Communication Satellite Model?
NASA, world countries and private organizations have telecommunications satellites in orbit around the Earth. You may be studying the space program or communications technology. A model of a satellite is a good way to show what the units look like. You can make a model satellite from cardboard which will be a fair replica of the real thing. This is a low budget project for a school assignment or science fair. Search for photos of the communication satellite that you want to make a model of. Sketch the satellite on to graph paper. Decide how many squares on the graph paper will equal one foot or one yard of the satellite’s true measurement. For example if the real satellite is 15 feet tall, use one square per foot to draw the first sketch. Transfer the pattern sketch from the graph paper to the cardboard. Cut the segments of the satellite out of the cardboard with an X-acto or craft knife. Use clear packing tape to adhere the sections of the satellite together. If parts need to have ang
