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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 rocket will be carrying 45 satellites into orbit, but its primary payload is an Earth-observation satellite developed by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, according to Space.com.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Now, with the authorities increasingly on the hunt for Starlink terminals, Sahand and his network are advising users to use VPNs with the satellite technology in order to remain incognito.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The investment in SpaceX also gives the tech giant a foothold in satellite internet, Bader said.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

Amazon is also ramping up in the commercial space race, acquiring satellite operator Globalstar for nearly $11 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

He was some exotic planet and I was his favorite satellite.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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