How do satellites stay in orbit? (Aerospace engineers)

How do satellites stay in orbit? (Aerospace engineers)

From Orbit: Science for kids on the move! by Cumbre Kids

March 31, 2026 · 32 min

About this episode

This episode explores how satellites stay in orbit and the role of aerospace engineers.

This week, we orbiters learn about orbiting! 🚀 This episode dives into the science and technology of machines in outer space, zooming around the Earth! Alongside Joelle Romeu, an aerospace engineer with Boeing Company, we learn what satellites are, how they impact our life on Earth, and about the incredible job of Aerospace Engineers! 🌍 This episode is part of the “Cool Jobs for Curious Kids” series, featuring STEM professionals responding to kids’ questions— a collaboration with LevelUp Texas, powered by Texas A&M University. ➡️ Level-Up Texas: ⁠More Info⁠ ➡️ Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers: https://shpe.org/ 💬 Submit your kids' questions for episodes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.cumbrekids.org/questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💛 Support this podcast by joining The Curious Club: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 More podcasts by Cumbre Kids: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ This episode is available in Spanish on our sister podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A message for parents about our values: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINK⁠

People in this episode

Host: Cumbre Kids

Guest: Joelle Romeu

Topics covered

  • satellites
  • aerospace engineering
  • STEM education
  • outer space
  • impact on Earth

Keywords

  • satellites
  • orbit
  • aerospace engineers
  • STEM
  • outer space
  • Cumbre Kids
  • education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boeing Company, LevelUp Texas, Texas A&M University, Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers

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