B1nounspacetechnology
US/ˈsæt.əl.aɪt/
UK/ˈsæt.əl.aɪt/
a machine sent into space to travel around the Earth, used for communication or taking pictures
In context
Vietnam launched its first earth observation satellite from Japan in 2019.
The match was shown live around the world via satellite.
Satellite images show how fast the glaciers have melted.
Words that go with satellite
verb + noun
- launch a satelliteThe company plans to launch a satellite next spring.
noun + noun
- satellite imageA satellite image showed smoke rising from the forest.
- satellite dishEvery house on the street had a satellite dish on the roof.
- weather satelliteA weather satellite tracked the storm across the sea.
noun + preposition
- via satelliteShips at sea can make calls via satellite.