Disclosed is a method of performing satellite communication in a
synchronous or asynchronous mobile terminal containing a satellite
communication module (SCM) having a satellite antenna for performing
direct communication with a satellite, thus allowing communication in
areas where there exists no land communication network as well as
allowing land radio communication. The method includes a first step of
interfacing between the satellite communication apparatus and the land
communication apparatus such that predetermined signals are
transmitted/received between the satellite communication apparatus and
the land communication apparatus; and a second step of performing the
satellite communication according to the signals transmitted/received
between the satellite communication apparatus and the land communication
apparatus through the interfacing.