mikrosäteisiin
Mikrosäteisiin is a Finnish term that translates to "micro-satellites" or "microsatellites" in English. These are small artificial satellites, typically weighing between 10 and 100 kilograms. While the definition can vary slightly, this weight range distinguishes them from larger satellites and smaller nanosatellites or picosatellites. Microsatellites are designed to fulfill a variety of missions, often in areas where larger, more expensive satellites would be overkill or impractical.
The development and deployment of microsatellites have significantly lowered the barrier to entry for space-based applications.
Microsatellites often leverage miniaturized components and advanced manufacturing techniques. They can be launched individually or as