What is nanosatelilite?

Nanosatellites, also called "nanosata", are a relatively recent term used to describe artificial satellites between 1 and 10 kg (2,2-22 lb). Larger satellites are often called microsatellites, while smaller satellites are called picosatelites. NASA seems to have been introduced by NASA sometime around 2004. It is still in the adoption process, because many satellites of this size are simply called "small satellites".

The idea of ​​the nanosatellite has absolutely nothing to do with nanotechnology, a term that refers to the exact engineering of materials on atomic and molecular scale. From the point of view of nanoparticles, the satellite looks 5 kg as Mt. Everest. Nanosatelites are attractive because their small size makes them affordable and opens the potential for a swarm of satellites. They can start the market for larger launches and avoid the need for a reserved launch. From a military point of view, it may be useful for redundancies of nanosatelility. Its small size could alsohelp avoid detection.

One of the first uses of the term "nanosatelilites" was NASA, referring to their volleyball miniature autonomous extravahicular robotic camera (mini aercam) satellites that weigh about ten pounds. The purpose of this nanosatellite, which is still in testing, is to be launched from a larger parent vessel and is used to expect the outside of the larger vehicle without the need for a risky cosmic breeding. The value of such safety systems is acutely obvious because the shuttle disintegrated during the reentry in February 2003. This accident may be prevented if the shuttle heat shield has been examined more closely before the reentry.

Since key components of electronics such as cameras become more miniaturized, nanosatelites are possible. There is a limited research in nanosatelites because most space and universities are focusedFor larger satellites, but there are indications that many recognize the potential of nanosatelilites and are conducted by innovative research.