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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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Elon Musk’s conglomerate of rocket launches, satellite communications, AI and the ghost of Twitter is hoping to get a valuation north of $1.5 trillion.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

In Germany, satellite developer OHB’s stock hit an all-time high after climbing almost 12%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In the latest attack, BBC Verify authenticated the videos through matching two distinctive buildings on the side of the road to satellite imagery and checking for AI manipulation.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Adding to tech investors' excitement over the IPO for US rocket and satellite giant SpaceX was a Wall Street Journal report that ChatGPT maker OpenAI could be next.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Now there was a cut on his head and the satellite dish was gone.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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