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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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Data collected by the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite shows a broad area of unusually warm water, stretching hundreds of miles across, has reached the waters off South America.

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

The acquisition would give Fox access to consumer households at a time when the traditional pay TV universe continues its slow decline as viewers move away from cable and satellite services to video streaming.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

AT&T and Verizon both have spectrum-leasing deals with satellite operator AST SpaceMobile.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

The rocket, satellite and artificial intelligence company said it raised US$75 billion on June 11, 2026, in the offering, giving it a valuation of $1.77 trillion.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

Ben was becoming aware of the voices of satellite greasers moving in and around the perimeter of the fight.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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