### Question
What does orbital location mean?


### Answer
**Orbital location** has the following meaning in *47 U.S.C. § 769*:

> the location for placement of a satellite on the geostationary orbital arc as defined in the International Telecommunication Union Radio Regulations

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 769*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER VI-COMMUNICATIONS COMPETITION AND PRIVATIZATION > Part E-Definitions**

