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constellation

[kon-stuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌkɒn stəˈleɪ ʃən /




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It is located in the constellation Aquila near Altair, one of the well-known stars that forms the Summer Triangle.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

Pyongyang has placed just one spy satellite into orbit, leaving it a long way from the constellation needed for meaningful reconnaissance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

The company operates Starlink, a low-Earth orbit satellite constellation that delivers high-speed broadband internet worldwide.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

The agency will also issue an open solicitation for Moon Base technology demonstrations and begin pursuing a lunar communication and navigation relay constellation to improve communications between infrastructure on the Moon and Earth.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

Or I’m curled around Javier, his soft GG Gang sweatshirt against my cheek, while I rub my finger over his constellation birthmark.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

Starship's enormous payload capacity and planned rapid reuse make it well suited for ambitious projects such as lunar bases, Mars missions, and massive satellite constellations.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

“It pretty radically decreases the cost of building out these giant satellite constellations that China has made very clear that it wants to build out,” Bresnick said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The light pollution created by constellations of very bright satellites is not just a problem for astronomers.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

Cities are also cobbling together constellations of pocket parks in heart-of-the-city neighborhoods, a fraction of an acre here and there, enough, maybe, for a picnic table or a play space.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

“Oh,” Coach says, swiveling his head to admire Boy21’s many constellations.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick




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