navigational satellite
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A satellite that transmits signals used by receivers on the ground to calculate their precise location.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "A phone's GPS works by picking up signals from several _____ at once."
Answer: navigational satellite
In your own words, what does "navigational satellite" mean?
A satellite that transmits signals used by receivers on the ground to calculate their precise location.
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