subsatellite

== English == === Alternative forms === sub-satellite === Etymology === From sub- + satellite. === Noun === subsatellite (plural subsatellites) (aerospace) A component of a satellite that is released once in orbit (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