satellite infrastructure
[ˈsætəlaɪt ɪnˈfrəstrʌktʃər]
nounpl: satellite infrastructures
infraestrutura de satélites
1. The physical systems, facilities, and equipment required to support satellite operations, including ground stations, launch facilities, control centers, and communication networks
The company invested heavily in satellite infrastructure to expand its global internet coverage.
A empresa investiu pesadamente em infraestrutura de satélites para expandir sua cobertura de internet global.
2. The technological framework and organizational structures that enable the deployment, operation, and maintenance of satellite systems
Building robust satellite infrastructure requires collaboration between government agencies and private sector partners.
Construir uma infraestrutura robusta de satélites requer colaboração entre agências governamentais e parceiros do setor privado.
3. The network of satellites and supporting systems used for telecommunications, broadcasting, or Earth observation purposes
Modern satellite infrastructure enables real-time data transmission across continents.
A infraestrutura moderna de satélites permite a transmissão de dados em tempo real entre continentes.
This term has gained prominence in Brazil with the growth of companies like Embratel and Viasat, and government initiatives to improve broadband connectivity in remote regions. In the USA, it reflects the space economy expansion, particularly with companies like SpaceX and Amazon's Project Kuiper driving investment in satellite infrastructure for global internet coverage.
Related Idioms & Phrases
reach for the stars (ambição de expandir infraestrutura espacial)
launch into orbit (implementar nova infraestrutura de satélites)
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