CubeSat
noun
Cube·Sat
ˈkyüb-ˌsat
variants
or less commonly cubesat
plural CubeSats also cubesats
: an artificial satellite typically designed with inexpensive components that fit into a cube with sides 10 centimeters in length
In the DIY culture of CubeSat builders, simple (read "cheap") is good.—Mark Betancourt
Meanwhile, competitor Planet Labs is deploying cubesats from the International Space Station for tasks such as urban planning and reservoir monitoring.—Elizabeth Howell
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