satellite A satellite or artificial satellite is an object intentionally placed into orbit in outer space. Except for passive satellites, most satellites have an electricity generation system for equipment on board, such as solar panels or radioi ...

is an artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit. Satellite or satellites may also refer to:

Astronomy

Natural satellite A natural satellite is, in the most common usage, an astronomical body that orbits a planet, dwarf planet, or small Solar System body (or sometimes another natural satellite). Natural satellites are often colloquially referred to as ''moons'' ...

, an orbiting object not man-made and not in direct orbit around the Sun or another star; a moon *

Satellite planet A planetary-mass moon is a planetary-mass object that is also a natural satellite. They are large and ellipsoidal (sometimes spherical) in shape. Two moons in the Solar System are larger than the planet Mercury (though less massive): Ganymede ...

, a planetary-mass moon *

Satellite galaxy A satellite galaxy is a smaller companion galaxy that travels on bound orbits within the gravitational potential of a more massive and luminous host galaxy (also known as the primary galaxy). Satellite galaxies and their constituents are bound ...

, a galaxy that orbits another

Biology

* Satellite (biology), a sub-viral agent *

Satellite (moth) ''Eupsilia transversa'', the satellite, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Johann Siegfried Hufnagel in 1766. It is distributed throughout the Palearctic. This is a fairly variable species with greyish or ...

, a species of moth *

Satellite DNA Satellite DNA consists of very large arrays of tandemly repeating, non-coding DNA. Satellite DNA is the main component of functional centromeres, and form the main structural constituent of heterochromatin. The name "satellite DNA" refers to the ...

Minisatellite A minisatellite is a tract of repetitive DNA in which certain DNA motifs (ranging in length from 10–60 base pairs) are typically repeated 5-50 times. Minisatellites occur at more than 1,000 locations in the human genome and they are notable for ...

** Microsatellite *

Satellite chromosome Satellite or SAT chromosomes are chromosomes that contain secondary constructs that serve as identification. They are observed in Acrocentric chromosomes. In addition to the centromere, one or more secondary constrictions can be observed in so ...

, a chromosome structure

Communication

Communications satellite A communications satellite is an artificial satellite that relays and amplifies radio telecommunication signals via a transponder; it creates a communication channel between a source transmitter and a receiver at different locations on Earth ...

Satellite television Satellite television is a service that delivers television programming to viewers by relaying it from a communications satellite orbiting the Earth directly to the viewer's location. The signals are received via an outdoor parabolic antenna comm ...

, television service provided over Earth-orbiting satellites * Satellite phone * Satellite radio, radio service provided over Earth-orbiting satellites * Satellite Internet access, Internet service provided over Earth-orbiting satellites *

High-altitude platform station Atmospheric satellite (United States usage, abbreviated atmosat) or pseudo-satellite (British usage) is a marketing term for an aircraft that operates in the atmosphere at high altitudes for extended periods of time, in order to provide servic ...

, or atmospheric satellite, a long endurance, high altitude aircraft

Geography

Satellite state A satellite state or dependent state is a country that is formally independent in the world, but under heavy political, economic, and military influence or control from another country. The term was coined by analogy to planetary objects orbitin ...

, a dependent country *

Commuter town A commuter town is a populated area that is primarily residential rather than commercial or industrial. Routine travel from home to work and back is called commuting, which is where the term comes from. A commuter town may be called by many ...

, a town within commuter range of a larger city *

Satellite campus A satellite campus or branch campus or regional campus is a campus of a university or college that is physically at a distance from the original university or college area. This branch campus may be located in a different city, state, or coun ...

, which is physically detached from the main campus * Satellite Island (Tasmania), Australia * Satellite Island (Washington), U.S. * The Satellite (Antarctica), a small rock peak in Antarctica

Music

Groups and labels

* Les Satellites, a French alternative rock band * Satellite (Polish band), a progressive rock band * Satellite (American band), an alternative rock band *

Satellite Records Stax Records is an American record company, originally based in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1957 as Satellite Records, the label changed its name to Stax Records in 1961. It also shared its operations with sister label Volt Records. Stax was ...

(1957–1960), now Stax Records * Satellites, a musical project of John Garrison

Albums

* ''Satellite'' (P.O.D. album), and the title song, 2001 * ''Satellite'' (Panic Room album), and the title song, 2010 * ''Satellite'' (The Player Piano album), 2007 * ''

Satellite EP ''Satellite EP'' is the fifth EP by the rock band Guster. It was released on 10 April 2007. It is Guster's third EP with the musician Joe Pisapia. The EP includes both live recordings and songs recorded during the creation of '' Ganging Up On ...

'', and the title song, by Guster, 2007 * ''Satellite'', by Sam Paganini, 2014 * ''Satellite'', by

Stephen Ashbrook Stephen Ashbrook (born January 10, 1971, in Newport Beach, California) is a Phoenix, Arizona based singer songwriter. Ashbrook rose to fame in the mid-1990s in his home state of Arizona, riding the wave of the Tempe music scene while performing ...

, 1995 * ''Satellites'' (album), by The Big Dish, 1991

Songs

* "Satellite" (The Beloved song), 1996 * "Satellite" (Dave Matthews Band song), 1994 * "Satellite" (Guster song), 2006 * "Satellite" (Harry Styles song), 2022 * "Satellite" (The Hooters song), 1987 * "Satellite" (Lena Meyer-Landrut song), 2010; also recorded by Jennifer Braun, 2010 * "Satellite" (P.O.D. song), 2001 * "Satellite" (Rise Against song), 2011 * "Satellite" (Starset song), 2017 * " Satellit" by Ted Gärdestad, 1979 * "Satellites" (song), by September, 2005 * "Satellite", by Aimee Mann from '' Bachelor No. 2 or, the Last Remains of the Dodo'', 2000 * "Satellite", by All Time Low from ''

Future Hearts ''Future Hearts'' is the sixth studio album by American rock band All Time Low, released April 3, 2015Wreck of the Day'', 2005 * "Satellite", by Axle Whitehead from '' Losing Sleep'', 2008 * "Satellite", by Bebe Rexha from ''

Bebe Bebe, Bèbè, Bebé, Bébé or BeBe may refer to: People and fictional characters * Bebe (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name or nickname * Bebé, footballer Tiago Manuel Dias Correia (born 1990) * Bebé (f ...

'', 2023 * "Satellite", by BT from ''

Movement in Still Life ''Movement in Still Life'' is the third studio album by American electronica artist BT. It was released in the United Kingdom on October 8, 1999, and a different version released in the United States in 2000. A transition towards hip hop, it ...

'', 1999 * "Satellite", by Catherine Wheel from ''

Adam and Eve Adam and Eve, according to the creation myth of the Abrahamic religions, were the first man and woman. They are central to the belief that humanity is in essence a single family, with everyone descended from a single pair of original ancestors. ...

'', 1997 * "Satellite", by Collective Soul from ''

Youth Youth is the time of life when one is young. The word, youth, can also mean the time between childhood and adulthood ( maturity), but it can also refer to one's peak, in terms of health or the period of life known as being a young adult. Yo ...

'', 2004 * "Satellite", by Def Leppard from ''

On Through the Night ''On Through the Night'' is the debut studio album by the English rock band Def Leppard, released on 14 March 1980. The album was produced by Tom Allom. It charted at No. 15 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 51 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album ...

'', 1980 * "Satellite", by Depeche Mode from ''

A Broken Frame ''A Broken Frame'' is the second studio album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 27 September 1982 by Mute Records. The album was written entirely by Martin Gore and was recorded as a trio after the departure of Vince C ...

'', 1982 * "Satellite", by Elliott Smith from '' Elliott Smith'', 1995 * "Satellite", by Elton John from ''

Ice on Fire ''Ice on Fire'' is the nineteenth studio album by English musician Elton John. Recorded at Sol Studios and released in November 1985, it was his first album since ''Blue Moves'' produced by his original long-time producer, Gus Dudgeon. Davi ...

'', 1985 * "Satellite", by Elvis Costello from ''

Spike Spike, spikes, or spiking may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Books * ''The Spike'' (novel), a novel by Arnaud de Borchgrave * ''The Spike'' (book), a nonfiction book by Damien Broderick * ''The Spike'', a starship in Peter F. Hamilto ...

'', 1989 * "Satellite", by

Gabbie Hanna Gabrielle Jeannette Hanna (born February 7, 1991) is an American Internet personality and singer-songwriter. She rose to prominence on the video platforms Vine and YouTube before releasing her debut single, " Out Loud", in 2017. Her debut extend ...

, 2017 * "Satellite", by Icehouse from '' Big Wheel'', 1993 * "Satellite", by Joe Jackson from ''

Fast Forward To fast-forward is to move forwards through a recording at a speed faster than that at which it would usually be played, for example two times or two point five times. The recordings are usually audio, video or computer data. It is colloquially ...

'', 2015 * "Satellite", by John Coltrane from ''

Coltrane's Sound ''Coltrane's Sound'' is an album credited to jazz musician John Coltrane, recorded in 1960 and released in 1964 on Atlantic Records, catalogue SD 1419. It was recorded at Atlantic Studios during the sessions for '' My Favorite Things'', assemb ...

'', 1964 * "Satellite", by the Kills from ''

Blood Pressures ''Blood Pressures'' is the fourth studio album by indie rock band the Kills. It was released on April 1, 2011 in Australia, on April 4, 2011 in Europe, and on April 5, 2011 in the United States and Canada. The album was recorded at Key Club studi ...

'', 2011 * "Satellite", by Little Boots from ''

Nocturnes A nocturne is a musical composition that is inspired by, or evocative of, the night. History The term ''nocturne'' (from French ''nocturne'' 'of the night') was first applied to musical pieces in the 18th century, when it indicated an ensembl ...

'', 2013 * "Satellite", by Loona from '' +', 2019 * "Satellite", by Mayday Parades from '' Sunnyland'', 2018 * "Satellite", by Natalie Imbruglia from ''

White Lilies Island ''White Lilies Island'' is the second studio album by Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia released by RCA Records in the United Kingdom on 5 November 2001. The name of this album comes from the location of Imbruglia's home in Windsor, on a peni ...

'', 2001 * "Satellite", by Nickelback from '' No Fixed Address'', 2014 * "Satellite", by Nine Inch Nails from ''

Hesitation Marks ''Hesitation Marks'' is the eighth studio album by American industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails, released on August 30, 2013, by The Null Corporation and distributed by Columbia Records in the United States and Polydor Records elsewhere. It wa ...

'', 2013 * "Satellite", by

OceanLab OceanLab (or Above & Beyond presents OceanLab) is a vocal trance group formed in London, England, in 2000, consisting of vocalist Justine Suissa and the three members of Above & Beyond: Jono Grant, Paavo Siljamäki, and Tony McGuinness. Afte ...

, 2004 * "Satellite", by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, a B-side of the single " Dreaming", 1988 * "Satellite", by

Rebecca Black Rebecca Renee Black (born June 21, 1997) is an American singer and YouTuber. She gained extensive media coverage when the music video for her 2011 single "Friday" went viral on YouTube and other social media sites. "Friday" was derided by many ...

, 2018 * "Satellite", by Richard Wright from ''

Broken China ''Broken China'' is the second and final solo album by Pink Floyd keyboard player Richard Wright. Overview The album is a four-part concept album based on Wright's then-wife Mildred's battle with depression, and is very much like a classi ...

'', 1996 * "Satellite", by the Sex Pistols, B-side of the single " Holidays in the Sun", 1977 * "Satellite", by Smash Mouth from '' Astro Lounge'', 1999 * "Satellite", by TV on the Radio from ''

Young Liars ''Young Liars'' is the first major release by the New York City New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the List of United States cities by population, most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 pop ...

'', 2003 * "Satellite", by the Wanted from ''

The Wanted The Wanted are a British-Irish boy band consisting of group members Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness and Nathan Sykes and, until his death in 2022, Tom Parker. The group was formed in 2009 and signed a worldwide contract to ...

'', 2012 * "Satellite", by Yo La Tengo from ''

May I Sing with Me ''May I Sing with Me'' is the fifth studio album by American indie rock band Yo La Tengo Yo La Tengo (YLT; Spanish for "I have her") is an American indie rock band formed in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1984. Since 1992, the lineup has consisted o ...

'', 1992 * "Satellites", by Beyoncé from '' I Am... Sasha Fierce'', 2008 * "Satellites", by Cherry Monroe, 2005 * "Satellites", by the Cinema from '' My Blood Is Full of Airplanes'', 2011 * "Satellites", by Don Diablo from '' Future'', 2018 * "Satellites", by

Doves Columbidae () is a bird family consisting of doves and pigeons. It is the only family in the order Columbiformes. These are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills that in some species feature fleshy ceres. They primarily ...

from '' The Last Broadcast'', 2002 * "Satellites", by James Blunt from ''

Moon Landing A Moon landing is the arrival of a spacecraft on the surface of the Moon. This includes both crewed and robotic missions. The first human-made object to touch the Moon was the Soviet Union's Luna 2, on 13 September 1959. The United S ...

'', 2013 * "Satellites", by Mew from '' + -'', 2015 * "Satellites", by Rickie Lee Jones from ''

Flying Cowboys ''Flying Cowboys'' is an album by Rickie Lee Jones that was released in September 1989 and produced by Walter Becker of Steely Dan. Background After the release of '' The Magazine'' in 1984, Jones retreated from the limelight. She married Pas ...

'', 1989 * "Satellites", by Sleeping with Sirens from ''

Feel Feel may refer to: *Feeling Music Bands * Feel (New York band), a dance and R&B band * Feel (Polish band), a pop rock band Songs * "Feel" (Kendrick Lamar song), 2017 * "Feel", by Phora, 2018 *"Feel", by Mahmut Orhan, 2016 * "Feel" (Kumi Koda so ...

'', 2013 * "Satelllliiiiiiiteee", by Flying Lotus from ''

Cosmogramma ''Cosmogramma'' is the third studio album by American music producer Steven Ellison as Flying Lotus, released by Warp Records on May 3, 2010. Recording sessions began in October 2008 in Ellison's apartment in Los Angeles, immediately following h ...

'', 2010 * "Satellite", a digital single by Bae Suzy, 2022 * "Satellite", a song by Bebe Rexha and Snoop Dogg from the album ''

'', 2023 * "Satellite", by Joey Badass from ''

Summer Knights ''Summer Knights'' is the third mixtape by American rapper Joey Bada$$. It was released on July 1, 2013, by Cinematic Music Group. The mixtape was planned to be released as an EP, to prelude the release of his debut album '' B4.DA.$$'', but in ...

Other uses

* Satellite airfield * Satellite terminal *

Satellite tornado A satellite tornado is a tornado that revolves around a larger, primary tornado and interacts with the same mesocyclone. Satellite tornadoes occur apart from the primary tornado and are not considered subvortices; the primary tornado and satellit ...

, a smaller tornado that orbits around a larger "parent" tornado *

Satellite (software) In computing, Red Hat Satellite is a systems-management product by the company Red Hat which allows system administrators to deploy and manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) hosts. A Satellite server registers with Red Hat Subscription Manage ...

, an open source system management system developed by Red Hat *

NES Satellite The NES Satellite is a Nintendo Entertainment System multiplayer adaptor accessory (multitap), created by Nintendo and released in 1989 as a part of the NES Sports Set. With select supporting games, the Satellite allows up to four players to pla ...

, a Nintendo Entertainment System accessory *

Plymouth Satellite The Plymouth Satellite is a mid-size automobile introduced in the 1965 model year as the top trim model in Plymouth's "B" platform Belvedere line. Available initially in two-door hardtop and convertible models, the Satellite remained the top-of- ...

, any of several car models built by Plymouth in the 1960s and early 1970s *

Toshiba Satellite The Satellite was a line of laptops manufactured by Toshiba's computer subsidiary now known as Dynabook Inc. Models in the Satellite family varied greatly—from entry-level models sold to consumers at major retailers to full-fledged business la ...

, a product line of notebook computers * Satellite, the name for the old Domino City in the anime ''

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's is the second main spin-off of the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' franchise, succeeding '' Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'', in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Weekly Shonen Jump and the 15th anniversary of V Jump. The series aired in Japan from April 2, 2008 to M ...

'' * Satellite portfolio, an investment strategy, see Core & Satellite *

Satellite tournament A satellite tournament is either a minor tournament or event on a competitive sporting tour or one of a group of such tournaments that form a series played in the same country or region. Poker A satellite tournament in poker is a qualifying event ...

, a minor tournament or event on a competitive sporting tour * Client software ''Satellite'' of defunct

peer-to-peer Peer-to-peer (P2P) computing or networking is a distributed application architecture that partitions tasks or workloads between peers. Peers are equally privileged, equipotent participants in the network. They are said to form a peer-to-peer ...

file-sharing system Audiogalaxy (1998-2002)