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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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William Blair’s Louie DiPalma said in a note to clients last week that the setback would likely delay the full deployment of AST’s satellite constellation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

They are negotiated with broadcast partners and were primarily designed to prop up the value of contracts with cable and satellite companies, many of which have since withered and died.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Iranian strikes have also heavily hit US refuelling and surveillance aircraft at Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia, expert analysis of satellite images show, with damaged aircraft and smoking craters clearly visible.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

BP has said it is consolidating its London headquarters and a satellite campus outside the city to combine staff for efficiency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“Our uncle has satellite radio,” Alyssa points out, and switches to the satellite stations.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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