Satellite states in America (8)

I believe the answer is:

ganymede

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'satellite' is the definition.
(I know that Ganymede is Galilean)

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(Other definitions for ganymede that I've seen before include "One of Jupiter's moons" , "heavenly body seen by Jupiter" , "Cupbearer of Greek gods - largest moon of Jupiter" , "Beautiful youth's" , "Jupiter's largest moon" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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