Definition of: satellite

(sat′ə·līt) noun
1. Astron. A smaller body attending upon and revolving round a larger one; a moon.
2. One who attends upon a person in power.
3. Any obsequious attendant.
4. A small nation politically, economically, or militarily dependent on a great power.
5. A town or community whose activities are largely determined by those of a neighboring metropolis.
6. An airfield, base, or installation dependent upon a larger one.
7. A man–made object launched from and revolving around the earth: compare SPUTNIK. [<F <L satelles, satellitis an attendant, a guard]
TYPE OF AMERICAN SATELLITE
A. Satellite. B. Rocket, which carries satellite into orbit, in position for launching.