### Question
How does COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEM define communications satellite?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 702*, **communications satellite** is defined as:

> 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**

