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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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The Duke researchers focused on satellite glial cells, which surround and support sensory neurons.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

In addition, in central Gaza, the Israeli military has been fortifying the line with a deep trench and high sand berms along its length, satellite images show.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

According to the researchers, satellite glial cells appear to pass healthy mitochondria directly into sensory neurons through tiny structures known as tunneling nanotubes.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

According to the American Enterprise Institute, SpaceX “conducted 52 percent of all launches, launched 84 percent of all satellites, and delivered 84 percent of total satellite mass to orbit” during 2024.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

“He escaped from one of the satellite schools, the one up by Lake Superior.”

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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