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communications satellite

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com·mu·ni·ca·tions satellite (k-myn-kshnz)
n.
An artificial satellite used to aid telecommunications, as by reflecting or relaying a radio signal.
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Noun1.communications satellitecommunications satellite - an artificial satellite that relays signals back to earth; moves in a geostationary orbit
communication equipment, communication system - facility consisting of the physical plants and equipment for disseminating information
artificial satellite, orbiter, satellite - man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
satellite receiver - a receiver on a communications satellite
satellite transmitter - a transmitter on a communications satellite

An orbiting vehicle, which relays signals between communications stations. There are two types: a. active communications satellite--A satellite that receives, regenerates, and retransmits signals between stations; b. passive communications satellite--A satellite which reflects communications signals between stations. Also called COMSAT.
Translations
Spanish communications satellite nsatélite m de comunicaciones
French communications satellite nsatellite m de télécommunications
German communications satellite communicate nKommunikationssatellit m, Nachrichtensatellit m
Italian communications satellite nsatellite m per telecomunicazioni

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