### Question
How is the term satellite earth terminal station defined?


### Answer
The term **satellite earth terminal station** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 757* as the following:

> a complex of communications equipment located on land, operationally interconnected with one or more terrestrial communications systems, and capable of transmitting telecommunications to, or receiving telecommunications from, the space segment

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 757*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER V-INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SATELLITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

