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tether satellite: A secondary satellite which is connected to a primary satellite by a cable.
 
tripod: A long, thin upright rod used to hold a camera still and in place. Tripods are adjustable and use three legs for stability.

United StatesNational Aeronautics and Space Administration: The official administration responsible for conducting and managing aeronautical and space programs in the United States.

United StatesSpace Surveillance Network: A complex system that detects and tracks satellites orbiting the Earth.

weather satellite: A type of satellite designed to watch over and predict the weather on Earth.