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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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Pairing Tesla's self-driving technology and robotics with SpaceX's AI and satellite network could result in more capable vehicles, Sheehan said.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

Revenue at the Starlink satellite internet unit grew 69 percent to $5.2 billion, and consumer subscribers reached 13.6 million.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

The connectivity segment — which includes its lucrative Starlink satellite internet service — reported an operating profit of $2.37 billion on revenue of $5.25 billion, with both figures topping second quarter results.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

The company plans to invest AI infrastructure, high-speed satellite internet, logistics projects and new Prime Video content, the latest big-ticket investment from a U.S. tech company keen to expand overseas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

I omitted mention for the present of my little relay satellite, set into orbit from the rocket; I did not want to give them the impression that their sky was full of my junk.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

Specifically, the deal would combine Tesla's cars, robots and self-driving technology with SpaceX's rockets, data centres, satellites and telecommunications operations.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

The flight carried 26 next-generation Starlink satellites into orbit.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

The space business featured 35 launches in the quarter, including 21 that sent more Starlink satellites into orbit, as well as others for commercial and government customers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Synthetic aperture radar sends microwave signals toward Earth's surface, allowing satellites to collect measurements even when clouds obscure the ground.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

They're watching me with satellites and haven't seen me come out of the Hab for six days.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir


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