Synonyms for
Satellites
Definition
Satellites are objects that orbit around planets or other celestial bodies in space. They are used for communication, navigation, and scientific research.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- artificial satellite
- geostationary satellite
- communication satellite
- weather satellite
- satellite dish
- satellite phone
- satellite imagery
- satellite navigation
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Usage note
The term 'satellite' can refer to both natural celestial bodies orbiting a planet and man-made objects. In a figurative sense, it can also describe something or someone that is dependent on or closely associated with a more important entity.
Example sentences
- The satellite orbits around the Earth.
- Satellites are used for GPS navigation.
- NASA sends satellites into space for scientific research.
- The satellite dish receives signals from the satellite.
- The satellite takes pictures of the Earth from space.
Quotes
The best thing about space travel is that it made it possible to smoke a cigarette without gasping for air.
The satellites are for communication - I mean, they're for observing the Earth, but communication is one of the biggest things that they do.
The eyes of the world now look into space, to the moon and to the planets beyond, and we have vowed that we shall not see it governed by a hostile flag of conquest, but by a banner of freedom and peace. We have vowed that we shall not see space filled with weapons of mass destruction, but with instruments of knowledge and understanding.