satellite

1. Man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon (synset 104144527)
   is a type of: equipment - an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
   subtypes:

   • 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 cells
   same as: artificial satellite, orbiter
2. A person who follows or serves another (synset 110572067)
   is a type of: follower - a person who accepts the leadership of another
   same as: planet
3. Any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star (synset 109447148)
   is a type of: celestial body, heavenly body - natural objects visible in the sky
   subtypes:

   • galilean, galilean satellite - one of the four satellites of Jupiter that were discovered by Galileo
   • moon - any natural satellite of a planet
   specific instances:

   • deimos - the outer of two small satellites of Mars
   • moon - the natural satellite of the Earth
   • phobos - the larger of the two satellites of Mars
   • titan - the largest of the satellites of Saturn; has a hazy nitrogen atmosphere

1. Surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power (synset 300953327)
   "a city and its satellite communities"
   similar to: outer - being on the outside or further from a center

1. Broadcast or disseminate via satellite (synset 200971169)
   is a type of: air, beam, broadcast, send, transmit - broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

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