On February 8, 2023, Rexha announced her third studio album Bebe (2023) and the forthcoming release of "Satellite" in collaboration with American rapper Snoop Dogg at a listening event in Los Angeles.

Jordi Bardají from Jenesaispop applauded the song's diverse influences across pop history, citing nods to Chic, Daft Punk, Gloria Gaynor, and a polished finish reminiscent of Dua Lipa's second studio album Future Nostalgia (2020).

[7] While reviewing Bebe, Neil Z. Yeung of AllMusic hailed the song as an "irresistible jam", identifying it as an "effervescent" homage to cannabis, marked by sparkling strings akin to Swedish group ABBA.

[16] Jeffrey Davies from PopMatters emphasised Snoop Dogg's appearance as a refreshing standout, notably in contrast to the perceived fatigue in guest vocals from American singer Ty Dolla Sign on Rexha's preceding album Better Mistakes (2021).

[17] Ryan Bulbeck of Renowned for Sound described it as a "sweet and heady" anthem, encapsulating the euphoria of getting high, with Snoop Dogg's intro completing the overall "throw-back feel".

[23][25][26] Inspired by classic cartoons produced by American companies Hanna-Barbera and Warner in the 1960s and 1970s, the animation draws from works such as Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century (1953), The Jetsons (1962) and Josie and the Pussycats (1963).

[25] Employing a variety of tools, the creative process involved pen and paper for concept drawings, as well as the utilisation of software applications such as Adobe Photoshop for background creation and Toon Boom for animating sequences.

[23] On May 1, Rexha premiered "Satellite" for the first time on the American talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, performing in a glittering green cannabis leaf-shaped costume.