subsatellite

See also: sub-satellite

English

Alternative forms

• sub-satellite

Etymology

From sub- +‎ satellite.

Noun

subsatellite (plural subsatellites)

1. (aerospace) A component of a satellite that is released once in orbit
2. (celestial dynamics) A satellite that orbits another satellite

Synonyms

(technological satellite):

• subsat / sub-sat

(satellite of a satellite):

• moonmoon
• sub-moon / submoon
• tertiary planet

Hyponyms

(satellite of a satellite):

• moonmoon
• submoon / sub-moon
• tertiary planet

Anagrams

• satellite bus