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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 researchers then added the telescope's specifications into a numerical simulation to test whether a satellite mission could successfully map the Moon.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

In order to efficiently scale its satellite launches, orbital data centers and interplanetary travel ambitions, SpaceX needs to develop a fully reusable spacecraft.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

That valuation is largely based on faith that Musk can deliver on his ambitions to vastly expand his Starlink satellite business, put data centers into space using SpaceX rockets, as well as begin colonizing Mars.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Amazon agreed in April to acquire satellite operator Globalstar, citing its satellite network and spectrum assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

And if the satellite dish was gone, his phone wouldn’t work, and he must go home to Nim.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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