space-based systems
[/speɪs-beɪst ˈsɪstəmz/]
nounpl: space-based systems
sistemas baseados no espaço
1. Technological infrastructure, satellites, or networks that operate from or rely on platforms positioned in outer space to provide services, communications, or data collection to Earth or other spacecraft.
Space-based systems like GPS satellites have revolutionized global navigation and timing.
Sistemas baseados no espaço, como satélites GPS, revolucionaram a navegação global e a sincronização de tempo.
2. Military or civilian systems deployed in space that perform surveillance, communication, early warning, or reconnaissance functions.
Modern telecommunications rely heavily on space-based systems for international connectivity.
As telecomunicações modernas dependem muito de sistemas baseados no espaço para conectividade internacional.
This is specialized technical terminology primarily used in aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and scientific contexts. In both Brazil and the USA, the term is extensively used by government agencies (NASA, ESA, Brazilian Space Agency), military organizations, and private space companies. The field has experienced significant growth in Brazil, particularly through partnerships with international space programs and the development of domestic satellite technology.
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