satelloid

[ sat-l-oid ]

/ ˈsæt lˌɔɪd /

a low-altitude satellite using engines with small thrust to maintain its orbit.

Origin of satelloid

First recorded in 1950–55; satell(ite) + -oid

The altitude needle tied into the grid showed that the satelloid was dropping fast.

First on the Moon |Jeff Sutton
The satelloid was a fragile thing compared to the Aztec—a moth compared to a hawk.

First on the Moon |Jeff Sutton
At its tremendous speed only the almost total absence of air molecules kept the satelloid from turning into a blazing torch.

First on the Moon |Jeff Sutton
Would he have had the courage to drive the satelloid into the warhead?

First on the Moon |Jeff Sutton

This time there would be no satelloid, no Pickering to give his life.

First on the Moon |Jeff Sutton