satellite
Unicode: 1F6F0
Description
A light blue or white circular satellite dish, typically depicted with a central antenna and a slightly curved surface, often pointing upwards or to the side.
Group:
Travel & Places > transport-air
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Neutral, utilitarian. Primarily conveys communication, technology, connectivity, or broadcasting.
Backstory
The satellite dish emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It represents the parabolic antenna used for receiving and transmitting electromagnetic waves, commonly for television, radio, and internet. Its inclusion reflects the growing importance of global telecommunications.
Usage Examples
- Talking about TV: 'Don't forget to watch the game tonight on satellite! 📡'
- Discussing technology: 'Our new internet service has a powerful satellite connection. 📡'
- Referring to space: 'The space station relies on multiple satellite dishes for communication with Earth. 📡'
- Broadcasting news: 'Tune in to our live broadcast, beamed via satellite. 📡'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with home entertainment (satellite TV), telecommunications, space exploration, or scientific research (radio telescopes).
East Asian culture:
Similar associations, often seen in contexts of modern technology and global communication.