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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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Beyond cellphones and laptops, it is also used in satellites to protect components from radiation in space.

From The Wall Street Journal

The eagle - which was wearing a satellite tracking device - had relocated from the Outer Hebrides to the area in 2023 as part of project to boost numbers in the area.

From BBC

It added that high-resolution satellite imagery from January 20 showed burnt areas in various parts of the village along the main road.

From Barron's

They are joined by rising companies like Astranis, which builds geostationary orbit satellites, and Relativity Space, which uses 3-D printers to make commercial rockets.

From The Wall Street Journal

The continent can produce its own artillery, tanks, subs and ships, but is heavily dependent on the U.S. in key areas such as fighter aircraft and military satellites, as well as nuclear protection.

From The Wall Street Journal