communications satellite

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.

communications satellite

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of communications satellite¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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

Space Force recently canceled a multibillion-dollar program to develop a classified military communications satellite with the company after cost overruns, a schedule delay and development difficulties, according to Bloomberg.

From Los Angeles Times

It has already sold more than 70 Vulcan launches, including 38 to Amazon as it builds Project Kuiper, a constellation of internet communications satellites.

From New York Times

Most communications satellites at the time rested in a geostationary orbit, which matched the Earth’s rotation, fixing each craft in place from the perspective of someone on the ground.

From Seattle Times