noun
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.'
通信衛星を使って離島にインターネット回線を届ける。
Communication satellites are used to provide internet connections to remote islands.
地上の回線が切れたため、通信衛星で連絡を取った。
Because the ground lines were cut, they communicated by satellite.