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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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McLean, Va.-based Iridium is among the satellite companies facing pressure from SpaceX’s satellite business.

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

Scientists regularly use them to check the accuracy of satellite data and computer simulations.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

NFL games give major leverage to TV station groups when they are negotiating new carriage deals from cable and satellite providers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

With this technology, Korolev had put the first satellite, Sputnik, into orbit.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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