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satellite

[sat-l-ahyt] / ˈsæt lˌaɪt /
NOUN
small planet that revolves around a larger one
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NOUN
smaller country dependent upon a larger one
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Ochwat and study co author Ted Scambos, a senior research scientist at the University of Colorado Boulder, said new satellite technologies could significantly improve scientists' understanding of rapid glacier retreat.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Rotterdam port harbour master René de Vries said 25 mobile homes kitted out with catering and satellite communications would be available for the crew to self-isolate in.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Exhibits focused on space exploration, satellite communications and visions of future urban life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

A US aerospace company has announced plans to buy a satellite earth station in Cornwall.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

They faced each other one more time, circling in the familiar battle dance while Cervantes circled them in the other direction, like a satellite, completely missing what was really going on between them.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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