satélite

Definitions of satélite
  1. noun
    man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
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    types:
    astronave, cosmonave, nave, nave espacial
    a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun
    cápsula
    a spacecraft designed to transport people and support human life in outer space
    astronave, cosmonave, nave, nave espacial
    a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction)
    type of:
    equipamiento, instrumental
    an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
  2. noun
    any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star
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    types:
    luna
    any natural satellite of a planet
    type of:
    astro, cuerpo celeste
    natural objects visible in the sky
  3. noun
    a person who follows or serves another
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    type of:
    adherente, partidario, secuaz, seguidor
    a person who accepts the leadership of another
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