Satellite Technology Terms

noun Sputnik is a noun referring to the first artificial satellite launched into space by the Soviet Union in 1957.

• The launch of Sputnik marked the beginning of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• Did you know that Sputnik was the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth?
• I heard that Sputnik was a game-changer in the field of space exploration.
• The success of Sputnik inspired a new wave of innovation and competition in the scientific community.

noun a type of miniature satellite, typically weighing between 1-10 kilograms

• The nanosat was successfully launched into orbit to collect data on weather patterns.
• Have you heard about the nanosat that was sent into space for research?
• That nanosat is so tiny, it's like a tech ninja in space!
• The nanosat is like a tiny spy, gathering information from above.