Satellite communication uses satellites to relay radio signals between a source and receiver. There are over 2,000 communication satellites in orbit used by private and government organizations. The document discusses how satellite communication is used in Mongolia, noting that DDISHTV was established in 2008 to broadcast more television channels to rural areas using Ku-band technology and small satellite dishes. DDISHTV uses the Apstar 5 and Telstar 18 satellites to broadcast over 50,000 customers across Mongolia and parts of Asia.