satellite network
Space-based communications grid
A satellite network is a system of satellites working together to provide communication, navigation, or observation services.
GPS relies on a satellite network to determine location.
Starlink is a satellite network for internet access.
The term also applies to broadcasting systems that distribute television signals via orbiting satellites to dishes on the ground.
- uplinkTransmission to spacecraft
- transponderSignal-activated transmitter
- downlinkSpacecraft-to-Earth transmission
- ground stationSurface facility receiving spacecraft signals
- ground controlEarth-based flight management
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- telecommunicationscell phone, cellphone, signals, telephone calls, antennas
- major projectsmoon landing, space program, skyscraper, dam, canal
- satellite TVdish antenna, DirecTV, set-top box, DVR, DBS
- satellite termsuplink, downlink, transponder, transponders, ground station