subsatellite

See also: sub-satellite

English

Alternative forms

sub-satellite

Etymology

sub- +‎ satellite

Noun

subsatellite (plural subsatellites)

(aerospace) A component of a satellite that is released once in orbit
(celestial dynamics) A satellite that orbits another satellite

Synonyms

(technological satellite):

subsat / sub-sat

(satellite of a satellite):

Hyponyms

(satellite of a satellite):

Anagrams

satellite bus

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