Astronautics Vocabulary

The Astronautics Vocabulary is a glossary of terms that pertain to the science and technology of spaceflight. This alphabetical list can be navigated by clicking on the letters A-Z displayed on this page.

Definition of ground station

Translation: station au sol

Definition: A radio transponder used to establish communication with satellites and as a switching link between satellite and terrestrial networks.

Other Definition: None

Synonym: None