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Term: data relay satellite
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Definition: a satellite, the main purpose of which is the relay of data from one or more satellites or space probes to one or more earth stations

NOTE 1 – A data relay satellite may also provide for communication in the other direction. Additionally it may be used as a relay for the operational control of spacecraft.

NOTE 2 – Data relay satellites are generally geostationary satellites.


Publication date:1994-08
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Internal notes:2022-02-28: Table 725-I deleted in accordance with C00074. JGO
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