zombiesat

English

Etymology

Short for zombie satellite.

Noun

zombiesat (plural zombiesats)

1. An out-of-control communications satellite which cannot maintain its original orbit but remains capable of re-transmitting any signal it receives.
   • 2010, Space.com, "Attempt to Shut Down Zombie Satellite Galaxy 15 Fails"

References

• de Selding, Peter B. (2010 May 5) “Attempt to Shut Down Zombie Satellite Galaxy 15 Fails”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name), Space.com, retrieved 7 May 2010

Anagrams

• Mozabites