Space Engineering with Origami I | In Orbit | BBC Earth Science

Did you know, ancient origami techniques are used to launch satellites into space? This centuries-old Japanese art-form allows even the largest of structures to fit within a spacerocket, and has inspired a number of NASA missions.
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[@SeanRhoadesChristopher]

Origami can be seen in living organisms, cell growth, DNA storage, flowers opening. It has existed for billions of years.

[@Matt_10203]

No, origami specifically is a Japanese art form. Folding doesn’t equal origami.

[@SeanRhoadesChristopher]

@@Matt_10203 I agree. Art requires skill, and is beautiful.

[@Life_42]

So beautiful!

[@jeffw.6821]

This is an amazing subject.

[@bekindandmerciful5145]

absolutely amazing

[@AtifKhan-dh1gb]

Cool

[@EIixir]

Inspiring for budding engineers.

[@sodasouth8032]

คนไทยคร้าป BAYRIFFER sniper

[@theserator314]

This lady has too much energy and needs to relax , yikes

[@reddytoplay9188]

I liked it, sounds very excited for the subject

[@youarelife3437]

Yea, lol she was like too anxious