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in other words
Meaning: Used to express something in a different, clearer way.
Example: In other words, a space traffic management system.
a lot more of
Meaning: Many more; a significantly larger number.
Example: There are a lot more satellites in space today.
put forward
Meaning: To propose or suggest an idea.
Example: Scientists can only put forward predictions about satellite paths.
deal with
Meaning: To handle or manage a situation or information.
Example: One key issue is the way information is dealt with.
push forward
Meaning: To continue making progress or developing something.
Example: As we push forward new developments, space congestion will increase.
orbit
IPA (UK): /ˈɔː.bɪt/
IPA (US): /ˈɔːr.bɪt/
Meaning: The curved path an object follows around a planet or star.
Meaning: The curved path an object follows around a planet or star.
Example: Many objects are currently in orbit around the Earth.
constellation (of satellites)
IPA (UK): /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/
IPA (US): /ˌkɑːn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/
Meaning: A group of satellites working together as a system.
Meaning: A group of satellites working together as a system.
Example: Companies now launch constellations of thousands of satellites.
space debris
IPA (UK): /ˈspeɪs ˌdeb.riː/
IPA (US): /ˈspeɪs ˌdeɪ.briː/
Meaning: Pieces of broken satellites or junk orbiting Earth.
Meaning: Pieces of broken satellites or junk orbiting Earth.
Example: Space debris can be tiny but extremely dangerous.
prediction
IPA (UK): /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/
IPA (US): /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/
Meaning: A statement about what is likely to happen in the future.
Meaning: A statement about what is likely to happen in the future.
Example: Scientists can only make predictions about satellite movement.
congestion
IPA (UK): /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/
IPA (US): /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/
Meaning: A crowded or blocked state; too many objects in one area.
Meaning: A crowded or blocked state; too many objects in one area.
Example: Space congestion is increasing as more satellites are launched.
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