SATNET, short for Satellite Network, is a term that generally refers to communication networks that utilize satellites to provide data and telecommunications services. The concept often involves using satellites in geostationary or low Earth orbits to relay signals between ground stations and users, facilitating long-distance communication, internet access, and broadcasting services. Historically, SATNET also refers to a specific early satellite-based network developed in the 1970s as part of research efforts to explore computer networking over satellites.
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