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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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Excavators and armoured vehicles can also be seen in satellite imagery of the village, according to Tony Reeves, founder of intelligence analysis firm MAIAR.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Our satellite image analysis shows at least 100 buildings have been levelled in Naqoura in recent weeks.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The e-commerce giant said Tuesday that it will acquire Globalstar, a satellite company focused on providing service to areas where coverage is minimal, in a deal set to close next year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Canada’s MDA has a $1.1 billion contract with Globalstar as its prime contractor on the low Earth orbit constellation, which Globalstar operates and Apple uses for its own satellite connection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“Wait, Leo. Can a satellite show me the flight path from New York to California?”

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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