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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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But Ravn Rasmussen said dogsled patrols are more effective than high-tech helicopters, satellites and planes.

From Barron's

But Iranians can still access it via satellite and private VPN codes, and have continued to tune in even after authorities imposed an unprecedented nationwide communications blackout on January 8.

From Barron's

Drones, sensors, satellite imagery, autonomous aircraft and cameras are among tools used to manage and fight wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times

Other notable purchases include the acquisition of Capella Space, a satellite company, and that of Lightsync, a start-up building technology to link quantum systems.

From Barron's

A fracturing global order has more governments shopping for satellites.

From The Wall Street Journal