47 U.S.C. § 702 : US Code - Section 702: Definitions

Search 47 U.S.C. § 702 : US Code - Section 702: Definitions

As used in this chapter, and unless the context otherwise
requires -
(1) the term "communications satellite system" refers to a
system of communications satellites in space whose purpose is to
relay telecommunication information between satellite terminal
stations, together with such associated equipment and facilities
for tracking, guidance, control, and command functions as are not
part of the generalized launching, tracking, control, and command
facilities for all space purposes;
(2) the term "satellite terminal station" refers to a complex
of communication equipment located on the earth's surface,
operationally connected with one or more terrestrial
communication systems, and capable of transmitting
telecommunications to or receiving telecommunications from a
communications satellite system.
(3) the term "communications satellite" means an earth
satellite which is intentionally used to relay telecommunication
information;
(4) the term "associated equipment and facilities" refers to
facilities other than satellite terminal stations and
communications satellites, to be constructed and operated for the
primary purpose of a communications satellite system, whether for
administration and management, for research and development, or
for direct support of space operations;
(5) the term "research and development" refers to the
conception, design, and first creation of experimental or
prototype operational devices for the operation of a
communications satellite system, including the assembly of
separate components into a working whole, as distinguished from
the term "production," which relates to the construction of such
devices to fixed specifications compatible with repetitive
duplication for operational applications; and
(6) the term "telecommunication" means any transmission,
emission or reception of signs, signals, writings, images, and
sounds or intelligence of any nature by wire, radio, optical, or
other electromagnetic systems.
(7) omitted;
(8) the term "corporation" means the corporation authorized by
subchapter III of this chapter.
(9) the term "Administration" means the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration; and
(10) the term "Commission" means the Federal Communications
Commission.