Its official Unicode name is satellite antenna, filed under science equipment in the objects group. Keyboards find it when you search for “aliens”, “antenna”, “contact”, “dish”, “satellite”, “science”.
Paste the message you got (or want to send). AI reads the emoji in context and explains the likely tone. Don’t include names or private details.
Questions
What does the satellite antenna emoji mean?
📡 is the satellite antenna emoji, part of the “science equipment” set in objects. It is used for aliens, antenna, contact, dish, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.
How do I copy and paste the satellite antenna emoji?
Tap the Copy button on this page and paste 📡 anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “aliens”.
When was the satellite antenna emoji added?
It arrived in Emoji 0.6, part of the original set carried over from Japanese phone carriers. Support depends on your phone’s software version.
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