### Question
How is the term satellite defined?


### Answer
The term **satellite** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 878a* as the following:

> the satellites proposed to be acquired for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 878a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

