earth-station
earth station
noun
a terminal equipped to receive, or receive and transmit, signals from or to communications satellites.
Also called ground station.
Origin:
1965–70
1965–70
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| earth station
An on-ground radio communication site used for tracking, controlling, or otherwise communicating with spacecraft or satellites. |
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