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minitrack

minitrack

noun

a system for tracking satellites, space vehicles, or rockets by means of radio waves.
Minitrack

Minitrack

noun

a system for tracking the course of rockets or satellites by radio signals received at ground stations

minitrack

American

[min-i-trak] / ˈmɪn ɪˌtræk /

noun

a system for tracking satellites, space vehicles, or rockets by means of radio waves.

Minitrack British

/ ˈmɪnɪˌtræk /

noun

obsolete a system for tracking the course of rockets or satellites by radio signals received at ground stations

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Etymology

Origin of minitrack

First recorded in 1955–60; mini(ature) + track

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Minitrack

When the first real satellite takes to space, ten Minitrack receiving stations will be ready in the U.S.,

From Time Magazine Archive

Minitrack radio transmitter that the real satellite will carry, its power suitably reduced to make up for the difference in altitude.

From Time Magazine Archive

When OSO passes over a Minitrack radio station, it is given a signal that makes the tape reverse its motion and quickly send its data down to earth.

From Time Magazine Archive

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