English Explanatory Dictionary

quasite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A theoretical type of artificial satellite, which has large solar sails for maneuvering, allowing a stable solar orbit at speeds lower that Kepler velocity; though not enough solar sail area to allow holding station.

Word forms

quasite quasites

Etymology

Blend of quasi- + statite. Analyzable as quasi- + -ite.

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