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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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An Indian rocket hit a snag during its launch Monday, forcing a deviation in flight path as it carried an Earth observation satellite and commercial payloads, the country's space agency said.

From Barron's

The minister also said Sweden was investing 1.3 billion kronor in its "space capability, with around 10 military satellites that will enhance the effectiveness of our unmanned systems and cruise missiles".

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But CIR analysed 185 images and videos dated from October 29 to November 4 when the curfew was lifted, as well as satellite imagery and drone footage.

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Some witnesses are relying on Starlink proxy connections or satellite television for information, but fear that these could be used by the authorities to trace them.

From BBC

Perhaps the simplest way to diversify from the S&P 500’s tech weighting is to buy small satellite positions in different sector funds.

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