Satellite
(noun)
- An object that orbits around a planet or other celestial body.
- A man-made device placed in orbit around the Earth for the purpose of communication, navigation, or observation.
- Something that serves or supports something else.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from modern latin satelles, from latin sattellites, from greek satēllites 'attendant', from satellein 'to attend', from sat- 'with' + ellein 'to go'.
Examples:
- The moon is a natural satellite of the Earth.
- The satellite was launched to provide global internet coverage.
- The GPS system relies on a network of satellites for navigation.
- Several satellites are used to monitor weather patterns.
- The company has several satellite offices located in different regions.