satellite

/ˈsætəˌlaɪt/
adjective
  1. Relating to or using a satellite or satellites.
    • They installed a satellite dish on the roof for better reception.
    • Satellite imagery helps farmers monitor crop health.
    • The satellite phone worked even in remote areas.
noun
  1. A man-made object placed in orbit around a planet or moon, used for communication, navigation, or scientific research.
    • GPS relies on a network of satellites orbiting Earth.
    • The satellite transmits television signals to millions of homes.
    • Scientists launched a new satellite to study climate change.
  2. A natural object, such as a moon, that orbits a planet.
    • The telescope captured images of a small satellite orbiting Mars.
    • Earth's only natural satellite is the Moon.
    • Jupiter has dozens of satellites, including Europa and Ganymede.
  3. A country or organization that is controlled by or dependent on a more powerful one.
    • During the Cold War, many Eastern European countries were satellites of the Soviet Union.
    • The company operated as a satellite of the global corporation.
    • The small nation became a satellite of its larger neighbor.
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