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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 calledCOMSAT.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Military
- Category: General military
- Company: U.S. DOD
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