nanosatellite
[/ˌnænəʊˈsætəlaɪt/ (English); /nanoːsateˈlitʃi/ (Portuguese)]
nounmasculinepl: nanosatellites (English); nanossatélites (Portuguese)
nanossatélite
1. A miniature artificial satellite weighing between 1 and 10 kilograms, used for scientific research, Earth observation, or communication purposes
The space agency launched a nanosatellite to monitor atmospheric changes.
A agência espacial lançou um nanossatélite para monitorar mudanças atmosféricas.
2. A type of small satellite in the CubeSat standard or similar compact format designed for cost-effective space missions
Universities are increasingly using nanosatellites for educational space projects.
As universidades estão usando cada vez mais nanossatélites para projetos espaciais educacionais.
Nanosatellites represent a democratization of space technology, allowing smaller countries, institutions, and private companies to participate in space exploration. In Brazil and Portugal, interest in nanosatellites has grown with investments in space programs and university research projects. The term is primarily used in technical, academic, and aerospace professional contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
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