artificial satellite

noun

Meaning

A man-made object placed into orbit around a planet, moon, or star to collect data, facilitate communication, or observe the environment.

Examples

Thousands of artificial satellites currently circle the Earth to provide global positioning and weather data.
The launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, marked the beginning of the space age in 1957.

Synonyms: probe, orbiter, spacecraft, space station

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artificial satellite

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl ˈsætəlaɪt/

Definition

A man-made object placed into orbit around a planet, moon, or star to collect data, facilitate communication, or observe the environment.

Examples

Thousands of artificial satellites currently circle the Earth to provide global positioning and weather data.
The launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, marked the beginning of the space age in 1957.

Synonyms of artificial satellite

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