• SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml
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    22 hours ago

    It’s strange they called it a ‘companion’ of any sort since it was the sole first satellite in space

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      21 hours ago

      As in, a companion to the planet.

      Moons are satellites.

      Satellite: from Latin satellitem (nominative satelles) “an attendant” upon a distinguished person; “a body-guard, a courtier; an assistant”