subsatellite

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English

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Etymology

From sub- +‎ satellite.

Noun

subsatellite (plural subsatellites)

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

Synonyms

(technological satellite):

(satellite of a satellite):

Hyponyms

(satellite of a satellite):

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