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astronomy satellite

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Noun1.astronomy satellite - a satellite equipped with a telescope to observe infrared radiationastronomy satellite - a satellite equipped with a telescope to observe infrared radiation
artificial satellite, orbiter, satellite - man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon


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