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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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"This will be the first time that a satellite will have a shared propellant tank," says Lozano.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s natural that investors are soothed to hear about the next satellite launch.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

I often went out into the yard after dark and lay down on the grass and looked up into the sky, hoping to catch a glimpse of a satellite going over.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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