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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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SpaceX also aggressively built up its satellite communications business with Starlink, upsetting executives who both rely on SpaceX rockets and compete with the internet service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Many telecom executives and investors have speculated for years about whether the company would offer some sort of phone that could tap its satellite links.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

"Both cars and phones include mobile phone radios, satellite location chips, short-range wireless activity and sophisticated software," he said.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile are negotiating a joint venture to use satellite services to back up cellular services, an analyst said.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

At the time appointed I sent the wake signal to the relay satellite, which was in stationary orbit about 300 miles over South Karhide.

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




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