earth station


noun
  1. a terminal equipped to receive, or receive and transmit, signals from or to communications satellites.

Origin of earth station

1
First recorded in 1965–70
  • Also called ground station.

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Scientific definitions for earth station

earth station

  1. An on-ground radio communication site used for tracking, controlling, or otherwise communicating with spacecraft or satellites.

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