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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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Rotterdam port harbour master René de Vries said 25 mobile homes kitted out with catering and satellite communications would be available for the crew to self-isolate in.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

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

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Investors had been excited early Monday about speed breakthroughs at the satellite company.

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

Then he retreated to a small room above the kitchen, where, before formally seeing patients, he sent and received emails via a satellite phone.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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