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artificial satellite

/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl ˈsætəlaɪt/

Traduction: Objet artificiel placé en orbite autour d'un corps céleste, comme la Terre, utilisé pour les télécommunications, la navigation, l'observation météorologique, la recherche scientifique ou à des fins militaires.

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/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl ˈsætəlaɪt/B2formalscientific
  • frObjet artificiel placé en orbite autour d'un corps céleste, comme la Terre, utilisé pour les télécommunications, la navigation, l'observation météorologique, la recherche scientifique ou à des fins militaires.

A man-made object placed into orbit around a celestial body, such as Earth, used for communication, navigation, weather monitoring, scientific research, or military purposes.

  1. Man-made orbital objectB2formal

    A human-made object placed into orbit around a celestial body, such as Earth, for communication, observation, or scientific research.

    frsatellite artificiel

    • The first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957.
    • Artificial satellites are used for global positioning systems like GPS.
    • Weather forecasting relies heavily on data from artificial satellites.
  2. Communication relayB2formal

    An artificial satellite specifically designed to receive and transmit communication signals across long distances.

    frsatellite de télécommunications

    • Television broadcasts are often relayed through artificial satellites.
    • The company launched a new artificial satellite to improve internet coverage.
    • Artificial satellites in geostationary orbit provide constant communication links.