# Tweeting Satellites The CubeSat Xi-V is the World's First Social Media Satellite By Michael Hines | Published 2010-05-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubesat-xi-v References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/05/good-golly-even.php) & [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/2fq2z2f) I'm pretty sure the CubeSat XI-V is more active on Twitter than I am. Given the way I make my money, that isn't a good thing. The CubeSat XI-V was developed by Nakasuka Lab at the University of Tokyo. This satellite tweets about its internal temperature and location, and will occasionally throw in a Twitpic or two to keep things fresh. Whatever the CubeSat XI-V is doing must be working--at the time of this writing, the satellite has 2,729 followers. I never thought I'd lose the social media battle to a satellite. Prove me wrong technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Social Media Satellites:** Developing satellites with social media capabilities opens up opportunities for real-time communication and engagement with a wider audience. - **Internet of Things Connectivity:** Integrating sensors and communication technology into satellites enables the sharing of live data and updates, paving the way for innovative applications in various industries. - **Advancements in Small Satellites:** Improving the capabilities of small satellites like CubeSats allows for cost-effective and agile space missions, encouraging new possibilities for research and commercial ventures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Space Technology:** Integrating social media capabilities into satellites can revolutionize how space organizations communicate with the public and conduct experiments. - **Communications:** The development of social media satellites presents opportunities for enhanced connectivity and communication infrastructure, benefiting both individuals and businesses. - **Media and Entertainment:** Social media satellites offer a novel way for media and entertainment companies to engage with audiences, providing unique content and immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [IoT Space Satellites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isar-aerospace.md) - [Thermal Imaging Satellites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-inefficient-building.md) - [Groundbreaking Commercial Satellite Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commercial-satellite-technology.md) - [Personal Internet Satellite Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlink.md) - [Launched Japanese Wooden Satellites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lingosat.md) - [Dedicated Social Media Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget.md) - [Satellite-Powered Telecom Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmobile-tsatellite.md) - [Eco-Friendly Nano Satellites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbex-prime.md) - [Social Media Video Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-pixy.md)