CubeSats
1. Small, cube-shaped satellites, typically measuring 10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm (1U), used for scientific research, technology demonstration, and earth observation
The space agency launched several CubeSats into orbit to conduct atmospheric studies.
A agência espacial lançou vários CubeSats em órbita para conduzir estudos atmosféricos.
2. Standardized small satellites that can be deployed in multiples and are cost-effective alternatives to traditional large satellites
Universities worldwide are developing CubeSats for educational purposes and scientific missions.
Universidades em todo o mundo estão desenvolvendo CubeSats para fins educacionais e missões científicas.
CubeSats represent a democratization of space technology, enabling educational institutions, private companies, and developing nations to conduct space missions at reduced costs. The term remains largely untranslated in Portuguese technical literature, maintaining international standardization in aerospace engineering discourse.
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