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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 satellite
    • 2. a celestial body orbiting the earth or another planet. Similar moonsecondary planet

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSATELLITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    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.

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

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

    A satellite or artificial satellite 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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › satelliteSATELLITE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    An object launched to orbit Earth or another celestial body. Satellites are used for research, communications, weather information, and navigation. The first artificial Earth satellite was Sputnik 1, launched by the Soviet Union in October 1957; the first successful American satellite was launched in January 1958.

  9. www.space.com › 24839-satellitesWhat is a satellite? | Space

    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...