Wireless Technology Terms, Glossary and Dictionary
Communication satellite
Communication Satellite refers to a space vehicle launched into orbit to relay audio, data or video signals as part of a telecommunications network. Signals are transmitted to the satellite from earth station antennas, amplified and sent back to earth for reception by other earth station antennas. Satellites are capable of linking two points, one point with many others, or multiple locations with other multiple locations.
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