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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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Along with record quarterly sales, Intuitive closed its acquisition of satellite builder Lanteris Space Systems in the first quarter.

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

The Elon Musk-led company’s plans to connect cellphones and other devices using Starlink satellites would compete directly with Iridium’s satellite-to-device offerings, which include a satellite phone, analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

“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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