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Meaning of satellite
The primary meaning of the word "satellite" refers to a natural or artificial body that orbits around a planet, or a vehicle that is sent into space to collect information or transmit signals.
Etymology of satellite
The word "satellite" comes from the Latin word "satelles," which means "attendant" or "guardian."
The term was first used in the 17th century to describe the moons of Jupiter, which were discovered by Galileo Galilei.
In the 20th century, the term "satellite" was used to describe artificial vehicles that were sent into space to collect information or transmit signals.
Synonyms
spacecraft
space station
sputnik
probe
orbiter
transmitter
receiver
antenna
dish
transmitter station
receiver station
relay station
repeater
transmitter antenna
receiver antenna
space-based system
celestial body
artificial moon
space vehicle
rocket
missile
booster
launcher
orbiter satellite
geosynchronous satellite
low-earth orbit satellite
communications satellite
weather satellite
spy satellite
navigation satellite
experimental satellite
research satellite
scientific satellite
military satellite
commercial satellite
civilian satellite
experimental spacecraft
space probe
planetary probe
lunar probe
solar probe
space-based telescope
space-based observatory
astronomical satellite
earth observation satellite
environmental satellite
meteorological satellite
geostationary satellite.
Definitions
- A celestial body that orbits around a planet, such as a moon.
- An artificial body that orbits around a planet, such as a spacecraft or a space station.
- A vehicle that is sent into space to collect information or transmit signals, such as a communications satellite or a weather satellite.
Usage Examples
- The space agency launched a satellite into orbit around the earth to collect data on the weather.
- The company uses a network of satellites to provide internet access to remote areas.
- The satellite was designed to study the surface of Mars and search for signs of water.
Antonyms
ground station
terrestrial station
earth-based system
land-based system
non-orbiting vehicle
atmospheric vehicle
suborbital vehicle
surface vehicle
terrestrial vehicle
non-spacecraft
airplane
helicopter
balloon
blimp
dirigible
airship
terrestrial antenna
ground-based antenna
non-satellite transmitter
non-satellite receiver.