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astronomy satellite
a satellite equipped with a telescope to observe infrared radiation
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communications satellite
an artificial satellite that relays signals back to earth; moves in a geostationary orbit
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ballistic capsule, space vehicle, spacecraft
a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun
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space laboratory, space platform, space station
a manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research
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sputnik
a Russian artificial satellite
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spy satellite
a satellite with sensors to detect nuclear explosions
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meteorological satellite, weather satellite
a satellite that transmits frequent picture of the earth below
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lander
a space vehicle that is designed to land on the moon or another planet
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LEM, lunar excursion module, lunar module
a spacecraft that carries astronauts from the command module to the surface of the moon and back
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capsule, space capsule
a spacecraft designed to transport people and support human life in outer space
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space shuttle
a reusable spacecraft with wings for a controlled descent through the Earth's atmosphere
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spaceship, starship
a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction)
