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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The independent U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

Geostationary orbit satellite system

A system of satellites that appear to stay in a fixed position over a single point on the Earth's surface because they orbit at the same speed as the Earth's rotation.

Nongeostationary orbit satellite system

A system of satellites that orbit the Earth at various altitudes and speeds, appearing to move across the sky from an Earth-based perspective.

Earth station

A ground-based antenna and associated equipment used to transmit signals to, and receive signals from, satellites. This includes both individually licensed stations and 'blanket-licensed' stations that are part of a larger satellite system.

Covered communications equipment or service

Communication equipment or services previously identified by the U.S. government as posing an unacceptable risk to national security.

Affiliate

A company that is closely connected to another company, either by owning or controlling at least 10% of it, being owned or controlled by it, or being under common ownership or control with it.