通信衛星
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Meanings
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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.
Usage patterns
- 通信衛星を打ち上げるto launch a communications satellite
A new communications satellite is scheduled to be launched next month.
- 通信衛星を経由するto relay (a signal) via a communications satellite
This broadcast is delivered via a communications satellite.
- 通信衛星が軌道に乗るfor a communications satellite to enter (its) orbit
The communications satellite successfully entered orbit.