Mobile satellite service

MSS mobile earth stations, here: satellite telephones which use the L-band

Mobile-satellite service (MSS, or mobile-satellite radiocommunication service) is – according to Article 1.25 of the International Telecommunication Union's Radio Regulations[1] – "A radiocommunication service

  • between mobile earth stations and one or more space stations, or between space stations used by this service; or
  • between mobile earth stations by means of one or more space stations.

This service may also include feeder links necessary for its operation."

  1. ^ ITU Radio Regulations, Section IV. Radio Stations and Systems – Article 1.25, definition: mobile-satellite service / mobile-satellite radiocommunication service