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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: space flight
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History
Blend of quasi- + statite. Analyzable as quasi- + -ite.
