communications satellite

noun

An artificial satellite that relays and amplifies radio telecommunication signals by means of a transponder.

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Meanings

nouncommunications satellite (plural communications satellites)

plural communications satellites

  1. space flightcommunicationsAn artificial satellite that relays and amplifies radio telecommunication signals by means of a transponder.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
telstar
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