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Meaning of satellites
The primary meaning of the word "satellites" refers to objects that have been placed into orbit by human effort, including artificial satellites, space probes, and other objects that orbit celestial bodies.
Etymology of satellites
The word "satellite" comes from the Latin "satellitem", which means "attendant" or "guard"
Historically, the term was first used to describe the moons of Jupiter, discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610
The modern usage of the word to describe artificial objects in orbit began in the mid-20th century
Synonyms
Definitions
- Artificial objects, such as spacecraft, that orbit around a planet, moon, or other celestial body
- * Natural objects, such as moons, that orbit around a planet or other celestial body
Usage Examples
- The company launched a new satellite into orbit to provide internet connectivity to remote areas
- * The space agency used a satellite to study the Earth's climate and weather patterns
- * The satellite was equipped with a high-resolution camera to capture images of the planet's surface
Antonyms
groundstations
terrestrial systems
landbased equipment
atmospheric devices
subterranean instruments
underwater vehicles
terrestrial networks
earthbound systems
nonorbital devices
atmospheric probes
terrestrial probes
suborbital vehicles
aerodynamic devices
hydrodynamic systems