quasite

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noun

A theoretical type of artificial satellite equipped with large solar sails for maneuvering. It is capable of maintaining a stable solar orbit at speeds lower than standard Keplerian velocity, though it lacks the necessary solar sail area to completely hold a stationary position.

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Meanings

nounquasite (plural quasites)

plural quasites

  1. space flightA theoretical type of artificial satellite equipped with large solar sails for maneuvering. It is capable of maintaining a stable solar orbit at speeds lower than standard Keplerian velocity, though it lacks the necessary solar sail area to completely hold a stationary position.

Origin

Blend of quasi- + statite. Analyzable as quasi- + -ite.

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APA

quasite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/quasite

MLA

“quasite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/quasite. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “quasite,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/quasite.

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