satellite
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Definition
1.- A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one. 2.- A man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body, generally to relay information, data etc. to Earth. 3.- A country, state, office, building etc. which is under the jurisdiction, influence, or domination of another body.
Pronunciation
/ˈsætəlaɪt/
Explanation
1.- A spent upper stage is a derelict satellite. 2.- Many telecommunication satellites orbit at 36000km above the equator.
Details
- Category: Universe
- Sign Language: Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
- Region: México
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