subsat

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A form of subsatellite — A component of an artificial satellite that is released once in orbit.

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Meanings

nounsubsat (plural subsats)

plural subsats

  1. abbreviationAbbreviation of subsatellite.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
subsatellite

Origin

From sub- + sat (“satellite”). Clipping of subsatellite.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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