RT 34

[rozmercer]

8 across - 9 letters - *A*E*L*T* - Dependent state with a marksman in place.
Many thanks for your help - last one.

[tyrepill]

Satellite

[Wienergull]

I'm struggling to see how the solution to this one is constructed. I had thought this was an anagram of "state", but then there is overlap with the "T" of "Tell", and I am not sure how the "i" would fit in. I am probably missing something obvious, but would be grateful if someone could provide an explanation.