Asat

¹ American  

[uh-suht] / ˈʌ sʌt /

noun

Hinduism.

1. (in Vedic mythology) the realm of nonexistence, populated by demons.

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ASAT ² American  

[ey-sat] / ˈeɪˌsæt /

abbreviation

1. antisatellite.

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Example Sentences

Two years ago, a normally insouciant defense consultant with a high security clearance told me that a briefing he’d recently received on Russia and China’s anti-satellite, or ASAT, programs left him “shaken.”

From Slate

“I acknowledge the pressing issue of the fentanyl trade, which poses a threat to Americans and is a matter of grave concern. However, it’s crucial to emphasize that the ongoing genocide against the Uyghurs is a matter of bipartisan concern, as well,” Rayhan Asat, a Uyghur human rights lawyer, told the Voice of America.

From Washington Times

Rayhan Asat, a human rights lawyer of Uyghur heritage, told the wire service.

From Washington Times

Rayhan Asat, a human rights lawyer of Uyghur heritage, said she recognized the pressing issue posed by fentanyl, but that the U.S. decision raised questions about U.S. commitment to addressing China's rights abuses.

From Reuters

Space Command, told reporters on a teleconference from Hawaii that such ASAT, or anti-satellite, tests congest space with debris.

From Reuters