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miniaturized satellite |
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miniaturized satelliteA communications satellite that is considerably smaller and lighter than the geostationary satellites that weigh several tons. Smaller satellites are less costly to manufacture and deploy and can be piggybacked on rockets with the launch of larger satellites. Miniaturized satellites are designated by their maximum weight, as follows:
Approximate
Maximum Weight
Type (pounds)
minisatellite (minisat) 1,100
microsatellite (microsat) 220
nanosatellite (nanosat) 22
picosatellite (picosat) 2.2
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In an era of satellite design now in its infancy, large and costly spacecraft are giving way to fleets of cheaper, miniaturized satellites. |
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