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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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His forecast relies on Starlink capturing “essentially 100%” of satellite broadband customers in its chosen markets while taking market share from nonfiber broadband subscribers.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

“Nathan quoted Wilson $110,000 for an untraceable site with a satellite, ghost server, ghost hosting, full build, maintaining, and full algorithmic push across all platforms ... for 3 months,” the filing alleges.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

Using sonar surveys, historical satellite imagery and five years of monitoring data, the study tracked recovery across 39 damaged areas of seabed.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Across the street, SpaceX in 2023 opened a new factory for building Starlink satellite internet receivers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Blue Team knocked out his microwave towers and cut his fiber-optics lines on the assumption that Red Team would now have to use satellite communications and cell phones and they could monitor his communications.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

These days, scientists track El Niño using satellites and sensors.

From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026

SpaceX’s Starship entered orbit for the first time and deployed the latest version of its Starlink satellites, critical steps in the company’s push for the experimental rocket to handle a range of missions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

During the trip, the ship deployed 26 "next generation" Starlink V3 satellites, joining the existing constellation which deliver broadband internet on Earth.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

It’s the first time that SpaceX has put its advanced V3 satellites to orbit.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

"Bob's got more to deal with than just Mars. Mindy's handling all the Martian satellites, and keeps them pointed at Mark."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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