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   satellite

   /ˈsatəlʌɪt/

   noun

   • 1. an artificial body placed in orbit round the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication: "a communications satellite" Similar space stationspace capsulespacecraftartificial satellitecommunications satelliteweather satellitetelevision satellitesputnikCOBEIRASinformal:Comsat
   • ▪ transmitted by satellite; using or relating to satellite technology: "satellite broadcasting"
   • ▪ satellite television: "a news service on satellite"
   • 2. a celestial body orbiting the earth or another planet. Similar moonsecondary planet
   • 3. something that is separated from or on the periphery of something else but is nevertheless dependent on or controlled by it: "satellite offices in London and New York"
   • ▪ a small country or state politically or economically dependent on another: "the Soviet Union and its satellite states" Similar dependencycolonyprotectoratedominionpossessionholdinghistorical:fieftributary
   • ▪ a community or town dependent on a nearby larger town: "with good motorway and rail links, satellite towns like Thornbury have grown rapidly"
   • 4. a portion of the DNA of a genome with repeating base sequences and of different density from the main sequence.

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘follower, obsequious underling’): from French satellite or Latin satelles, satellit- ‘attendant’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. satellitic adjective
   • 2. satellitism noun

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   What is a satellite in space?

   • A satellite is an object in space that orbits or circles around a bigger object. There are two kinds of satellites: natural (such as the moon orbiting the Earth) or artificial (such as the International Space Station orbiting the Earth).

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   Why are satellites called satellites?

   • Because such heavenly bodies as the moon can be thought of as "escorts" of the planets they orbit, they also became known as satellites. The satellites of modern times made by humans got their name because they, like the moon, orbit the earth. Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for satellite Nglish: Translation of satellite for Spanish Speakers

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   What is an example of a satellite?

   • But, usually, the word "satellite" refers to a machine that is launched into space and moves around Earth or another body in space. Earth and the Moon are examples of natural satellites. Thousands of artificial, or man-made, satellites orbit Earth. Some take pictures of the planet that help meteorologists predict weather and track hurricanes.

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   What is a satellite & why is it important?

   • The Short Answer: A satellite is anything that orbits a planet or a star. Earth is a satellite orbiting the Sun. The Moon is a satellite orbiting Earth. When you launch a spacecraft into orbit around Earth, that’s a satellite, too. This kind of satellite can help us learn about Earth and the universe.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SatelliteSatellite - Wikipedia

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   A satellite or artificial satellite [a] is an object, typically a spacecraft, placed into orbit around a celestial body. Satellites have a variety of uses, including communication relay, weather forecasting, navigation ( GPS ), broadcasting, scientific research, and Earth observation. Additional military uses are reconnaissance, early warning ...

4. www.nasa.gov › general › what-is-a-satelliteWhat is a satellite? - NASA

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   Sep 5, 2018 · A satellite is a body that orbits around another body in space. Learn about natural and man-made satellites, their functions, examples, and how they communicate with the Earth.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › satelliteSATELLITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A satellite is a device or object that travels around a larger one in space, or a country that depends on a more powerful one. Learn more about the different types of satellites, their uses, and related words and phrases.

7. spaceplace.nasa.gov › satellite › enWhat Is a Satellite? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids

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   Jul 9, 2024 · A satellite is anything that orbits a planet or a star. Learn about natural and artificial satellites, their parts, orbits, history and uses with NASA.

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   Jan 17, 2022 · A satellite is an object in space that orbits or circles around a bigger object. There are two kinds of satellites: natural (such as the moon orbiting the Earth) or artificial (such as the ...

9. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › satelliteSatellite Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the origin, usage, and examples of the word satellite, which can mean a celestial body, a man-made object, or a subordinate person. See also related phrases, synonyms, and medical terms for satellite.

10. www.britannica.com › science › satelliteSatellite | Orbits, Communication & Navigation | Britannica

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    A satellite is an object that orbits a larger astronomical body, such as a planet or a star. Learn about the different types of satellites, natural and artificial, and see examples of each.