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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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Researchers at the University of Cambridge are using satellite data and AI in an effort to slow the decline in Britain's hedgehog population.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

A US aerospace company has announced plans to buy a satellite earth station in Cornwall.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The Elon Musk-led company’s plans to connect cellphones and other devices using Starlink satellites would compete directly with Iridium’s satellite-to-device offerings, which include a satellite phone, analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Along with record quarterly sales, Intuitive closed its acquisition of satellite builder Lanteris Space Systems in the first quarter.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

And if the satellite dish was gone, his phone wouldn’t work, and he must go home to Nim.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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