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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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It also used flight-tracking data, satellite imagery, social media videos, news and academic articles to support its analysis.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Once trained, the model analyzed sequences of satellite images and tracked how these patterns moved over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Researchers used advanced satellite radar systems to measure changes in surface elevation across deltas on five continents.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

After liftoff, the rocket's two stages separated, with the upper stage continuing its journey carrying the satellite into space.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Since the Lilienthals were supportive of Bobby, he reciprocated with gifts: a television satellite dish, a vacuum cleaner, leather goods that he’d buy on trips to Vienna, and special gifts for birthdays and other holidays.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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