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satellites
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an object sent into space to travel around the earth and send or receive information
- The weather satellite provided real-time images of storm systems to help meteorologists forecast the weather.
- Communication satellites enable global phone calls and internet access by relaying signals across long distances.
- The satellite's camera captured detailed images of the planet’s surface for environmental monitoring.
- During the mission, scientists used the satellite to study the effects of climate change from space.
- He studied images sent by a satellite in space.
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a natural body in space that moves around the earth or other planets
- The Moon is Earth's satellite, orbiting our planet and affecting tides.
- Saturn's ring system is composed of countless particles and small natural satellites.
- Jupiter's satellites, such as Ganymede and Europa, orbit the giant planet and provide valuable data for astronomers.
- Scientists study the satellites of Neptune to learn more about its formation and history.
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a person who closely follows, serves, or is dependent on another
- He acted as a satellite to the company's CEO.
- The young politician was a satellite of the party leader.
- Many writers began as satellites to more famous authors.
- She was a satellite in the social circle, always tagging along.
- Satellites of the monarch often attended court functions.
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