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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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At peak performance, SpaceX said the satellite would be capable of handling 150 kilowatts of AI computing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

He noted the company’s work on Starshield—a military satellite communications network—as well as work on classified programs operated by government intelligence offices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Radio Korea still operates a small satellite office in Koreatown, and Kim insists its reporting in L.A. remains the same.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Its small size could make it practical for long term lunar satellite observations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

She tucked the coconut pearl into her pocket and pulled down the satellite dish and solar panel.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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