active satellite

active satellite: A satellite carrying a station intended to transmit or retransmit radio communication signals. [NTIA] [RR] (188) Note: An active satellite may perform signal processing functions such as amplification, regeneration, frequency translation, and link switching, to make the signals suitable for retransmission.

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