satellite
Noun
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is a type of: equipment - an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a servicesubtypes:
- astronomy satellite - a satellite equipped with a telescope to observe infrared radiation
- communications satellite - an artificial satellite that relays signals back to earth; moves in a geostationary orbit
- ballistic capsule, space vehicle, spacecraft - a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun
- space laboratory, space platform, space station - a manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research
- sputnik - a Russian artificial satellite
- spy satellite - a satellite with sensors to detect nuclear explosions
- meteorological satellite, weather satellite - a satellite that transmits frequent picture of the earth below
has: solar array, solar battery, solar panel - electrical device consisting of a large array of connected solar cellssame as: artificial satellite, orbiter -
is a type of: follower - a person who accepts the leadership of anothersame as: planet
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is a type of: celestial body, heavenly body - natural objects visible in the skysubtypes:
- galilean, galilean satellite - one of the four satellites of Jupiter that were discovered by Galileo
- moon - any natural satellite of a planet
Adjective
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similar to: outer - being on the outside or further from a center
Verb
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