Already, a trend is under way in the satellite business toward use of smaller satellites.

That would be consistent with an effort to place a small satellite into orbit.

Launched in 1998 with a small satellite on board (see Kwangmyŏngsŏng-1).

Now three small satellites circled within the four large ones.

Today, the successful launching of a small satellite makes news.

He won't say whether or not any small natural satellites have been discovered.

In the beginning, small satellites were not widely accepted but have since become a vital part of the space industry.

To place a small satellite into Earth orbit, twice in one week.

Sina-2 is a small satellite that will replace the mission role of Sina-1.

And even small satellites were not just for show.