communications satellite

Noun
  1. An artificial satellite that relays signals back to earth;
    Moves in a geostationary orbit (synset 103081745)
    is a type of: artificial satellite, orbiter, satellite - man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
    has:
    is a part of: communication equipment, communication system - facility consisting of the physical plants and equipment for disseminating information

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