# Satcom

> family of communications satellites

**Wikidata**: [Q4409030](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4409030)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satcom_(satellite))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/satcom

## Summary
Satcom is a family of communications satellites, which are artificial satellites designed specifically for telecommunications purposes. It serves as a subclass within the broader communications satellite category.

## Key Facts
- Satcom is a family of communications satellites, as explicitly defined in Wikidata.
- It is classified as a subclass of communications satellite.
- The entity has aliases including "Satcom" and "Сатком".
- Its Freebase identifier is /m/07c0yc.
- Treccani entry ID is "satcom" with qualifier 'P1810': 'SATCOM'.
- Wikipedia documentation exists across 7 languages: Arabic, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Ukrainian.
- The Wikipedia page title is "Satcom (satellite)".
- It has 7 sitelinks across Wikipedia editions.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Satcom?
A: Satcom is a family of communications satellites, which are artificial satellites designed for telecommunications purposes. It functions as a subclass within the broader communications satellite category.

### Q: What languages is Satcom documented in on Wikipedia?
A: Satcom is documented in 7 languages on Wikipedia: Arabic, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Ukrainian.

### Q: How is Satcom classified within satellite systems?
A: Satcom is explicitly classified as a subclass of communications satellite, which are artificial satellites designed specifically for telecommunications.

## Why It Matters
Satcom represents a foundational category in telecommunications infrastructure by enabling global satellite-based communication networks. As a family of communications satellites, it forms the backbone of technologies that facilitate long-distance data transmission, broadcasting, and internet connectivity across regions without terrestrial infrastructure. Such satellite systems are critical for modern media distribution, emergency communications, and global connectivity in underserved areas, fundamentally reshaping how information is transmitted and accessed worldwide.

## Notable For
- Being a well-defined family entity within the communications satellite class
- Documentation across 7 Wikipedia languages, indicating international relevance
- Direct subclass relationship to telecommunications satellites
- Standardized identifiers in knowledge bases (Freebase, Treccani, Wikidata)

## Body
### Overview
Satcom is a family of communications satellites. Communications satellites are artificial satellites designed for telecommunications purposes. Satcom operates as a distinct subclass within this broader category.

### Identifiers
- Freebase ID: /m/07c0yc
- Treccani ID: satcom with qualifier 'P1810': 'SATCOM'
- Wikidata entry: Q741887 (implied from data)

### Documentation
- Wikipedia title: "Satcom (satellite)"
- Available languages: Arabic (ar), English (en), French (fr), Italian (it), Portuguese (pt), Russian (ru), Ukrainian (uk)
- Total sitelinks: 7
- Aliases include "Satcom" and "Сатком" (Cyrillic)

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013