what is a microsatellite and its uses?

Micro-satellites can be custom-built for specific and narrowly-focused objectives. Flexibility is their hallmark. The ease of their launch makes them specially relevant to time-urgent missions like dealing with natural disasters.

For the cost of one large satellite, many micro-satellites can be deployed. Operating in clusters, micro-satellites can be put to many new and innovative uses in space as well as perform the traditional functions.

Micro-satellite technology is also driving the development of mini launch vehicles. Satellite launches will no longer have to be tied to the earth.

Miniaturisation also helps expand the capabilities of traditional large satellites.

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