Satellite (disambiguation)
Encyclopedia
- A satelliteSatelliteIn the context of spaceflight, a satellite is an object which has been placed into orbit by human endeavour. Such objects are sometimes called artificial satellites to distinguish them from natural satellites such as the Moon....
is an object placed into orbit by human endeavor.
Satellite may also refer to:
- Satellite (software)Satellite (software)Redhat Satellite is an open source system management system. Satellite allows system's administrators to deploy, manage and monitor Redhat Linux and Solaris hosts.Satellite can be thought of as a local version of Red Hat Network....
, an open source system management system - Natural satelliteNatural satelliteA natural satellite or moon is a celestial body that orbits a planet or smaller body, which is called its primary. The two terms are used synonymously for non-artificial satellites of planets, of dwarf planets, and of minor planets....
, an object naturally occurring in orbit (e.g.: a moon, a planet, a comet, an asteroid, etc.) - by analogy:
- Satellite stateSatellite stateA satellite state is a political term that refers to a country that is formally independent, but under heavy political and economic influence or control by another country...
, a dependent country - Commuter townCommuter townA commuter town is an urban community that is primarily residential, from which most of the workforce commutes out to earn their livelihood. Many commuter towns act as suburbs of a nearby metropolis that workers travel to daily, and many suburbs are commuter towns...
, a town within commuter range of a larger city - Satellite campusSatellite campusA satellite campus or branch campus is a campus of a college or university that is physically detached from the main university or college area, and is often smaller than the main campus of an institution....
, which is physically detached from the main campus - Satellite camp, which is physically detached from the main camp
- Satellite state
- Satellite televisionSatellite televisionSatellite television is television programming delivered by the means of communications satellite and received by an outdoor antenna, usually a parabolic mirror generally referred to as a satellite dish, and as far as household usage is concerned, a satellite receiver either in the form of an...
, television service provided over Earth-orbiting satellites - Satellite radioSatellite radioSatellite radio is an analogue or digital radio signal that is relayed through one or more satellites and thus can be received in a much wider geographical area than terrestrial FM radio stations...
, radio service provided over Earth-orbiting satellites - Satellite Internet accessSatellite Internet accessSatellite Internet access is Internet access provided through satellites. The service can be provided to users world-wide through low Earth orbit satellites. Geostationary satellites can offer higher data speeds, but their signals can not reach some polar regions of the world...
, Internet service provided over Earth-orbiting satellites - Satellite Island (Tasmania)Satellite Island (Tasmania)Satellite Island is a small island in south-eastern Australia. It is part of the Partridge Island Group, lying close to the south-eastern coast of Tasmania, in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel between Bruny Island and the mainland...
, Australia - Satellite Island (Washington), USA
- Satellite (biology)Satellite (biology)A satellite is a subviral agent composed of nucleic acid that depends on the co-infection of a host cell with a helper or master virus for its multiplication. When a satellite encodes the coat protein in which its nucleic acid is encapsidated it is referred to as a satellite virus...
, a sub-viral agent - Satellite DNASatellite DNASatellite 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....
; also see minisatelliteMinisatelliteA minisatellite is a section of DNA that consists of a short series of bases 10-60 bp. These occur at more than 1,000 locations in the human genome...
and microsatellite - Plymouth SatellitePlymouth SatelliteThe Plymouth Satellite is an automobile introduced in 1965 as the top model in Plymouth's mid-size Belvedere line. The Satellite remained the top of the line model until the 1967 model year, where it became the mid-price model with the GTX taking its place as the top model. The Fury name was moved...
, any of several car models built by Plymouth in the 1960s and early 1970s - Satellite (moth)Satellite (moth)The Satellite is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is distributed throughout Europe.This is a fairly variable species with greyish or reddish brown forewings, often marked with darker bands. The common name derives from the prominent stigma, ranging in colour from white or yellow to red, which...
, a species of moth - Toshiba SatelliteToshiba SatelliteThe Toshiba Satellite is Toshiba's line of consumer-grade notebook computers. Models in the Satellite family vary greatly, ranging from entry-level models to full-fledged media center-class notebooks...
, a product line of notebook computers - Satellite (financial)Satellite (financial)Modern Portfolio Theory, the Nobel Prize winning theory of investing, asserts that the primary determinant in the performance of an investment portfolio is how it is allocated among various asset classes. Asset classes are broadly separated by stocks, bonds, and cash...
- Satellite, the name for the old Domino City in the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'sYu-Gi-Oh! 5D'sis a Yu-Gi-Oh! series which aired in Japan between April 2, 2008 and March 30, 2011, following the previous series, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, and was succeeded by Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal, on April 11, 2011...
- NES SatelliteNES SatelliteThe NES Satellite is a Nintendo Entertainment System accessory created by Nintendo, and released in 1989.The Satellite allows up to four players to play the NES anywhere in the room without the necessity of wires running from the NES to the players' controllers. To use, a small infrared receiver...
, a Nintendo Entertainment System accessory - The SatelliteThe SatelliteThe Satellite is a small rock peak rising to 1,100 m, protruding slightly above the ice sheet 3 nautical miles southwest of Pearce Peak and 8 nautical miles east of Baillieu Peak. Discovered and named in February 1931 by the British Australian New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition under...
, a small rock peak in Antarctica
In music
- SattalitesSattalitesThe is a Canadian reggae group. They came together over twenty years ago in Toronto, Ontario as a music school; from then they have flourished across Canada as a very influential reggae group. They signed with the Canadian record label Solid Gold Records early in their career and have been with...
, Canadian reggae group - Les SatellitesLes SatellitesLes Satellites is a French alternative rock band that was formed in 1985 and split up in 1994.-History:The band was born in late 1985 on the ashes of underground acts Tonton est mort and Abject. They play a mix of 60’s influenced rock and funk with the addition of brass instruments. The lyrics are...
, French alternative rock band - Satellite (Polish band), Polish progressive rock band
- Satellite (US band)Satellite (US band)Satellite is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed by SR-71 frontman Mitch Allan in June 2010.-History:The beginning of the collaboration between Steven McMorran and Mitch Allan started in early 2009, when songwriter/producer Allan invited the Age of Information...
, Los Angeles, California, alternative rock band - Satellite Records, original name (1957–1960) of Stax RecordsStax RecordsStax Records is an American record label, originally based in Memphis, Tennessee.Founded in 1957 as Satellite Records, the name Stax Records was adopted in 1961. The label was a major factor in the creation of the Southern soul and Memphis soul music styles, also releasing gospel, funk, jazz, and...
- Satelit (EP)Satelit (EP)- Personnel :* Boris Aranđelović - vocals* Radomir Mihajlović "Točak" - guitar* Laza Ristovski - keyboards* Zoran Milanović - bass* Slobodan Stojanović "Kepa" - drums, congas, gong...
, a 1976 EP by Smak - Satellite (P.O.D. album), 2001
- Satellite EPSatellite EPSatellite EP is the fifth EP by rock band Guster. It was released on April 10, 2007. It is Guster's third EP with musician Joe Pisapia.The EP is made of both live recordings and songs recorded during the creation Ganging Up On The Sun but not included on the album.The Astronauts, a producing team,...
, a 2007 EP by Guster - Satellite (Panic Room album)Satellite (Panic Room album)Satellite is the second album by Welsh progressive rock band Panic Room. This album saw the band retreat somewhat from the very 'progressive' approach to their debut album Visionary Position and the result is a more cohesive, song-orientated album....
, 2010
Songs
- "Satellite", on John Coltrane's 1964 album Coltrane's SoundColtrane's SoundColtrane's Sound is an album credited to jazz musician John Coltrane, released in 1964 on Atlantic Records, catalogue SD 1419. It was recorded at Atlantic Studios during the sessions for My Favorite Things, assembled after Coltrane had stopped recording for the label and was under contract to...
- "Satellite", on Def Leppard's 1980 album On Through the NightOn through the NightOn Through the Night is the debut album by British rock band Def Leppard, released in 1980. The album charted at #51 on The Billboard 200 and #15 on the UK Albums Chart...
- "Satellite", on Elton John's 1985 album Ice on FireIce on FireIce on Fire is the nineteenth studio album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, recorded at Sol Studios and released in 1985. It was the first album since Blue Moves produced by John's original longtime producer, Gus Dudgeon. But it was met with little praise, and only reached number 48 on the...
- "Satellite", on The Hooters's 1987 album One Way HomeOne Way HomeOne Way Home is the third studio album by American rock band The Hooters and was released in 1987. The album peaked at #27 on the Billboard 200 chart on August 29, 1987.-Background:...
- "Satellite", on Elvis Costello's 1989 album SpikeSpike (Elvis Costello album)Spike is the 12th studio album by the British rock singer and songwriter Elvis Costello, released on and compact disc as Warner Brothers 25848. It was his first album for the label. It peaked at #5 on the UK album chart, and at #32 on the Billboard 200....
- "Satellite", on Yo La Tengo's 1992 album May I Sing with MeMay I Sing with MeMay I Sing With Me is the fifth album released, in 1992, by indie rock band Yo La Tengo. This album is the first with their now-permanent bassist James McNew.-Track listing:#"Detouring America With Horns" – 3:56#"Upside-Down" – 2:34...
- "Satellite" (Dave Matthews Band song)Satellite (Dave Matthews Band song)"Satellite" is a song by the Dave Matthews Band, released as the fifth and final single from their LP Under the Table and Dreaming. It reached #18 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song originally debuted on their album Remember Two Things. The song presumably evolved from an earlier song...
, 1994 - "Satellite", on Elliott Smith's 1995 album Elliott SmithElliott Smith (album)Elliott Smith is the second album recorded by American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith. It was released by Kill Rock Stars on 21 July 1995 in CD and vinyl LP. It was Smith's first full-length release on the label....
- "Satellite" (The Beloved song)Satellite (The Beloved song)"Satellite" is a single by UK band The Beloved. It was the largest UK hit from their album X.-Music video:In a similar style to the video for their earlier single Sweet Harmony the video consisted of a naked Jon Marsh and Helena Marsh and a posse of other equally naked females lipsynching the...
, 1996 - "Satellite", on Catherine Wheel's 1997 album Adam and EveAdam and Eve (album)Adam and Eve is the fourth full-length album by the English alternative rock band Catherine Wheel. Released in 1997 , the album peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers and number 178 on the Billboard 200...
- "Satellite", on BT's 1999 album Movement in Still LifeMovement in Still LifeMovement in Still Life is the third album by electronica artist BT. Released, in the United Kingdom in 1999, with a modified version for the United States in 2000...
- "Satellite", on Aimee Mann's 2000 album Bachelor No. 2 or, the Last Remains of the Dodo
- "Satellite" (P.O.D. song)Satellite (P.O.D. song)Satellite is the last single from the P.O.D. album Satellite. It was released in 2002.The music video contains live footage of their performance at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater in 2002 and filmed segments showing them performing in the woods....
, 2001 - "Satellite", on TV on the Radio's 2003 EP Young LiarsYoung LiarsYoung Liars was the first major release by the New York City band TV on the Radio. Released in 2003 on Touch & Go Records, the EP helped establish the band's distinctive blending of electronica, doo wop, post-rock, and avant-garde styles...
- "Satellite", on OceanLab's 2004 album Sirens of the Sea RemixedSirens of the Sea Remixed- External links :* at Discogs...
- "Satellite", on Anna Nalick's 2005 album Wreck of the DayWreck of the DayWreck of the Day is the debut album by singer-songwriter Anna Nalick, first released in the United States on April 19, 2005 by Columbia Records. It was produced by ex-Blind Melon members Brad Smith and Christopher Thorn at their own Studio Wishbone....
- "Satellites" (song)Satellites (song)"Satellites" is the first single from September's second album In Orbit, and was the first single to be released under her contract with Catchy Tunes. The single was a success in Sweden and Finland, was later released in select countries worldwide, such as Poland, Romania, Spain, Israel and the...
, on September's 2005 album In Orbit - "Satellites", a 2005 song by Cherry MonroeCherry MonroeCherry Monroe is a band originating from Youngstown, Ohio and Pittsburgh, PA. They made their way into the American pop music industry with their debut single "Satellites" in July 2005, reaching #85 on the Billboard Hot 100....
- "Satellite" (Guster song)Satellite (Guster song)Satellite is the second single from Guster's 2006 album Ganging Up On The Sun. The song received support from US alternative rock radio, including WFNX , but failed to chart on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. There was also a Satellite EP released April 10, 2007. The song is also featured in the...
, 2006 - "Satellites", on Beyoncé Knowles's 2008 album I Am... Sasha Fierce
- "Satellite" (Axle Whitehead song)Satellite (Axle Whitehead song)"Satellite" is an alternative rock and pop song by Australian alternative rock and pop singer-songwriter Axle Whitehead from his debut album, Losing Sleep.- Airplay :...
, 2008 - "Satellite" (Jennifer Braun song)Satellite (Jennifer Braun song)"Satellite" is a song by German singer Jennifer Braun, written by American songwriter Julie Frost and Danish songwriter John Gordon. It was one of three songs performed by Braun in the final of Unser Star für Oslo , the national pre-selection programme for Germany's entry to the Eurovision Song...
, 2010 - "Satellite" (Lena Meyer-Landrut song)Satellite (Lena Meyer-Landrut song)"Satellite" is a song performed by German singer Lena Meyer-Landrut, written by American Julie Frost and Dane John Gordon. It was Germany's entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. The song was chosen via televoting during the national Eurovision pre-selection show Unser Star für Oslo on 12...
, 2010 - "Satelllliiiiiiiteee", on Flying Lotus' 2010 album CosmogrammaCosmogrammaCosmogramma is an album by Flying Lotus, released on May 3, 2010, on Warp Records. The title comes from an incident when he was listening to an Ashram lecture from his great-aunt Alice Coltrane and he misheard the words "cosmic drama" as cosmogramma....
- "Satellite", on Rise Against's 2011 album EndgameEndgame (Rise Against album)Endgame is the sixth studio album by American punk rock band Rise Against. Produced by Bill Stevenson, it was released on March 15, 2011. Rise Against began work on the album in September 2010, after completing touring in support of its previous album, Appeal to Reason, in mid-2010...
- Satellite (The Kills song), 2011