International Telecommunications Satellite Organization facts for kids
Current members Signed, but not yet ratified
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| Abbreviation | ITSO |
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| Formation | 1964 |
| Type | Intergovernmental organization |
| Purpose | Access to high-quality and reliable public telecommunications services on global and non-discriminatory basis |
| Headquarters | Washington D.C., USA |
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Membership
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149 |
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Key people
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Renata Brazil-David (Director-General) & CEO) |
The International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO) is a special group of countries. It makes sure that everyone can use satellite communication services fairly. ITSO was created to oversee a company called Intelsat after it became a private business in 2001.
ITSO follows an important idea from the United Nations. This idea says that "All nations should have access to satellite communications." This means that no country should be left out when it comes to using satellites for talking to each other.
The main office for ITSO is in Washington D.C., United States.
As of June 2013, 149 countries were members of ITSO. Countries join ITSO by agreeing to a special international document. This document is called the Agreement relating to the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization. For example, Bulgaria joined in 1996 but left the organization in 2012.
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What is ITSO's Main Goal?
ITSO's main job is to make sure that people around the world have good and reliable ways to communicate using satellites. They want these services to be available to everyone, no matter where they live. This helps people connect across long distances.
How ITSO Helps Everyone Connect
ITSO works to keep satellite communication services fair and open. They make sure that the company Intelsat continues to provide important services to all countries. This includes things like TV broadcasts, phone calls, and internet connections. They want to make sure these services are high-quality and available to everyone who needs them.
Who Belongs to ITSO?
Many countries around the world are part of ITSO. Each member country agrees to follow the rules set out in the special agreement. This agreement helps make sure that satellite communication works smoothly for everyone. Being a member means a country supports the idea of global access to satellite services.
Satellites and Communication
Over the years, Intelsat, the company ITSO oversees, has used many different satellites. These satellites are like giant communication towers in space. They help send signals for TV, radio, and internet across continents.
Intelsat has used several series of satellites. These include the Intelsat V, Intelsat VI, Intelsat VII, Intelsat VIII, and Intelsat IX series. Each new series brought improvements in technology. These improvements allowed for better and faster communication.
For example, the Intelsat V series had satellites like Intelsat V F-7. It was launched in 1983 and helped connect many parts of the world. Later, the Intelsat VI series, like Intelsat 601, was launched in 1991. These satellites were even more powerful.
The Intelsat VII and VIII series also played a big role. They helped expand global communication networks. More recently, the Intelsat IX series, starting with Intelsat 901 in 2001, continued to improve these services. These satellites are crucial for connecting people globally.
