nounmasculinepl: CubeSats
CubeSat
1. A type of miniaturized satellite with a cubic shape, typically 10 cm on each side and weighing about 1 kg, used for space research and technology demonstration
The university launched its first CubeSat into orbit last year.
A universidade lançou seu primeiro CubeSat em órbita no ano passado.
2. A nanosatellite that follows the CubeSat standard developed by California Polytechnic State University and Stanford University
CubeSats have become increasingly popular among educational institutions for space exploration.
Os CubeSats tornaram-se cada vez mais populares entre as instituições educacionais para exploração espacial.
CubeSat is a portmanteau of 'cube' and 'satellite' and represents a democratization of space technology. The term is used identically in both Brazilian Portuguese and English technical communities, as it is an established international standard. CubeSats have become particularly important in educational contexts in Brazil and Portugal, enabling universities to participate in space research that was previously inaccessible due to cost.
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