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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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Ahead of the earnings release, the company announced it would acquire UK satellite company Goonhilly Earth Station as well as its U.S. subsidiary.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Scientists regularly use them to check the accuracy of satellite data and computer simulations.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

NFL games give major leverage to TV station groups when they are negotiating new carriage deals from cable and satellite providers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Larger radiators and the gear that supports heat dissipation would add mass to each satellite, and big radiators can be pricey because they have more ways to break, according to Rao.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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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