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ARABSAT [2 records]

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Record 1 2020-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Satellite Telecommunications
OBS

Founded in 1976 by the 21 member States of the Arab League, Arabsat has been serving the growing needs of the Arab world for over 40 years, operating from its headquarter in Riyadh … and two satellite control stations in Riyadh and Tunis.

OBS

Arab Satellite Communications Organization; Arab Space Communications Organization; ASCO: designations reproduced from the document entitled "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions," with the authorization of UNESCO.

Key term(s)
  • Arab Satellite Communications Organisation
  • Arab Space Communications Organisation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Télécommunications par satellite
Key term(s)
  • Organisation arabe de communication par satellites

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Telecomunicaciones por satélite
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Record 2 2005-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
OBS

Satellite arabe de télécommunications mis sur l'orbite des satellites géostationnaires, à 20° est, au dessus du Zaïre, et pris en charge par le Centre du contrôle de Riyadh.

Spanish

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