communications satellite

American  

noun

1. an artificial earth satellite that facilitates communications, as radio, television, and telephone transmissions, by means of the reflection or the amplification and retransmission of signals between stations on earth or in space.

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communications satellite British  

noun

1. an artificial satellite used to relay radio, television, and telephone signals around the earth, usually in geostationary orbit

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Etymology

Origin of communications satellite

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Northrop Grumman has been awarded contracts for prior phases of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, a planned network of missile defense and communications satellites in low Earth orbit.

From Los Angeles Times

For example, Viasat is thinking of spinning off its defense business and it’s launching more communications satellites.

From Barron's

These solar storms can damage communications satellites and power grids, though they can also cause beautiful auroras in the sky.

From BBC

A communications satellite designed and built by embattled aerospace giant Boeing has broken up in orbit.

From BBC

Space Force canceled a multibillion-dollar program to build a new military communications satellite because of rising costs and delays in its development, Bloomberg News reported.

From Los Angeles Times