サテライト
Meanings
1
Used for an artificial satellite and in satellite-related compounds such as broadcasting, links, offices, or facilities. The native Sino-Japanese word 衛星 is often the more general or technical term.
Images of Earth were sent from a small satellite.
The company opened a satellite office in the region.
Usage patterns
- サテライトを打ち上げるto launch a satellite
They plan to launch a new satellite next month.
- サテライトが軌道を回るfor a satellite to orbit
That satellite orbits around the Earth.