### Question
How is the "satellite terminal station" refers to a complex of communication equipment located on the earth's surface, operationally connected with one or more terrestrial communication systems, and capable of transmitting telecommunications to or receiving telecommunications from a communications satellite system.[1](#702_1_target)


(3) the term "communications satellite" defined?


### Answer
The term **satellite terminal station" refers to a complex of communication equipment located on the earth's surface, operationally connected with one or more terrestrial communication systems, and capable of transmitting telecommunications to or receiving telecommunications from a communications satellite system.[1](#702_1_target)


(3) the term "communications satellite** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 702* as follows -

> an earth satellite which is intentionally used to relay telecommunication information

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 702*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

