sat·el·lite 
/ˈsætəˌlaɪt/ noun
plural sat·el·lites /ˈsætəˌlaɪt/ noun 1 a [count] : an object (such as a moon) that moves around a much larger planet
b : a machine that is sent into space and that moves around the earth, moon, sun, or a planet ◊Satellites are used for radio, television, and other types of communication and for studying the objects they move around. [count] ▪ Satellites help meteorologists predict the weather. [noncount] ▪ Images of the planet are sent by satellite. — often used before another noun ▪ satellite broadcasting/channels/images/radio/TV 2 [count] : a country, organization, etc., that is controlled by a larger and more powerful country, organization, etc.
b : a machine that is sent into space and that moves around the earth, moon, sun, or a planet ◊Satellites are used for radio, television, and other types of communication and for studying the objects they move around. [count] ▪ Satellites help meteorologists predict the weather. [noncount] ▪ Images of the planet are sent by satellite. — often used before another noun ▪ satellite broadcasting/channels/images/radio/TV
