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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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Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich currently serves as the official reference satellite for measuring global sea levels.

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

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

Along the way, SpaceX built the biggest space-launching operation in the world and largest satellite system in low orbit, which turned out to be a real moneymaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

He also had a satellite navigation system, and goodness knows what else.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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