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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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A US aerospace company has announced plans to buy a satellite earth station in Cornwall.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Amazon is also setting plans for a devices-connectivity business, using the satellite fleet it is deploying.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The company completed its acquisition of satellite builder Lanteris Space Systems in the first quarter, enhancing growth.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

They also analyzed satellite and GPS measurements to monitor how the island's surface shifted during the event.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

There was a rumor that satellite phones were working and that there was one phone, connected to a fax line, in the upstairs office of the bus station.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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