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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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The company, founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, attempted to place a satellite from AST SpaceMobile using its New Glenn rocket but was unable to get it as far into orbit as intended.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The satellite will be de-orbited due to its low altitude, with its cost expected to be recovered via insurance.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Researchers used advanced satellite radar systems to measure changes in surface elevation across deltas on five continents.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

The rocket was carrying an AST satellite intended for low earth orbit that would be used for mobile phone connectivity.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

And in order for it to work, his father would have to have his satellite phone on, which was unlikely at this point in the storm.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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