In a satellite communications system , a satellite that only reflects signals from one Earth station to another, or from several Earth stations to several others. Note: Although the satellite acts passively by reflecting signals, it may contain active devices for station keeping. ( 188 )
PASSIVE SATELLITE
Meaning of PASSIVE SATELLITE in English
Telecommunication standard terms English vocab. Английский словарь стандартных телекоммуникационных терминов. 2012