Small scene where satellite appears in tense situation (7)
I believe the answer is:
diorama
'small scene' is the definition.
'diorama' can be an answer for 'scene' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'small' bit.
'satellite appears in tense situation' is the wordplay.
'satellite' becomes 'io' (I've seen this in other clues).
'appears in' is an insertion indicator.
'tense situation' becomes 'drama' (I have seen 'Emotional situation' mean 'drama' so perhaps 'situation' could also mean 'drama'. I am not sure about the 'tense' bit.).
'io' going within 'drama' is 'DIORAMA'.
'where' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for diorama that I've seen before include "Miniature three- dimensional scene" , "A little set" , "Model representing a scene with three-dimensional figures" , "Scenic picture" , "Miniature scene with figures" .)