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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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"We were then able to compare the state of the sea ice on satellite images before and after a cluster had passed through."

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

DirecTV absorbed the losses because Sunday Ticket helped attract and retain satellite subscribers.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

Riyadh on Friday said it had shut the pipeline as a precaution, as satellite images of scorched ground and smoke near the site emerged.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Knutti agreed that this was a good example of how satellite data could potentially be used for "systematic observing systems for disaster prevention that could save hundreds or thousands of lives".

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

On the screen, a satellite orbits our earth.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

Musk's SpaceX company has launched thousands of Starlink satellites into orbit in order to provide internet services, including in remote and rural areas.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

Iran’s military also draws from its own satellites and human sources, as well as intelligence and imagery from Russia, according to U.S. officials.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 12, 2026

Wedbush Securities has estimated that Amazon needs 578 satellites in orbit to begin commercial services.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

SpaceX completed its 80th Starlink launch of the year on Sunday, sending 27 satellites to low-Earth orbit from California.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

"The satellites won’t be able to see through the dust. Once he enters the affected area, we won't see anything until he comes out the other side."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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