communications satellite system
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
47 U.S.C. § 702 — as used in this chapter
the term “communications satellite system” refers to a system of communications satellites in space whose purpose is to relay telecommunication information between satellite terminal stations, together with such associated equipment and facilities for tracking, guidance, control, and command functions as are not part of the generalized launching, tracking, control, and command facilities for all space purposes;