communication satellite; broadcast satellite; BS
A technical term for an artificial satellite used to relay communications such as television, telephone, data, or broadcasting signals. In broadcasting contexts it may overlap with BS, 'Broadcast Satellite.'
Communication satellites are used to provide internet connections to remote islands.
Because the ground lines were cut, they communicated by satellite.
A new communications satellite is scheduled to be launched next month.
The communications satellite successfully entered orbit.
This broadcast is delivered via a communications satellite.