satellite, n.Trivia

Satellites are not forever --- those no longer in use are often moved to a "graveyard orbit" where they orbit with other non-operational satellites.

Satellites no longer in use are often moved to a "graveyard orbit" where they orbit with other non-operational satellites.

All Jupiter's moons are named after the god's many mistresses, but Juno, the space probe sent to orbit and monitor Jupiter, is named after his wife

The first satellite used in GPS navigation was launched in 1989.