Subsatellite
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Subsatellite is a noun meaning (aerospace) A component of a satellite that is released once in orbit.
Meaning
(aerospace) A component of a satellite that is released once in orbit.
More Meanings
- (celestial dynamics) A satellite that orbits another satellite
Word Forms
- subsatellites
- sub-satellite
Synonyms for subsatellite
Depending on context, synonyms include subsat, sub-sat, moonmoon, sub-moon, submoon.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include afterbody, undersphere, subcomponent, sublocation, subtarget, outpart.
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