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An artificial body placed in orbit around the earth, a moon, or a planet
“On his computer, he showed me his own house as viewed by a satellite in Earth's orbit.”
A celestial body orbiting the earth or another planet
“Huygens has taken seven years to reach Titan, the second largest satellite in the solar system, and the only one with an atmosphere.”
Reception of television broadcasts via services that utilize man-made satellite technology
“I am disappointed none of the special features I wanted will function while watching satellite.”
A small country, state or organization politically or economically dependent on another
“The most striking thing for Paterno was that an island of 15 million people, which is bigger than many countries, was acting as a satellite of either Manila or Cebu.”
A member of someone's retinue, often in a somewhat derogatory sense
“I have nothing to expect from Philip beyond the perpetual servitude of a satellite of the King.”
A company controlled by a holding company
Observation missile
Commuters' suburb
Systems of information exchange
Another planet like the earth
One who is devotedly engaged in a sect, cause or mission
Person who is learning something
A person of lower rank, status, or ability
Separated from, but nevertheless dependent on, another organization or state
“They also maintain satellite offices in Central Point and in Kent, Washington.”
Naturally accompanying or associated
Being at the mercy of
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