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Fixed Service Satellite

Vangie Beal
Last Updated May 24, 2021 7:43 am
Abbreviated as FSS, a fixed service satellite is a type of satellite used for services such as telephone calls, and television signals for broadcasting. Fixed service satellite generally have a low power output and larger dish-style antennas are required for reception. Fixed service satellites have less power than direct broadcasting satellites (DBS).