Azerspace-1 broadcasting Georgian “2TV” channel
Azerbaijani Space Agency "Azercosmos" started commercial broadcasting of another Georgian TV channel, 2TV, via Azerbaijan's first telecommunications satellite “Azerspace-1”.
Relevant agreement was signed between “Azercosmos" and the Georgian Public Broadcasting company to broadcast the channel since January 2016.
The “2TV” channel was founded in 1991 to broadcast socio-political and documentary programs. That are watched by 55 percent of Georgian population.
Azerbaijan entered the exclusive space club less than two years ago with the launch of the first Azerbaijani telecommunications satellite, Azerspace-1, which provides a variety of services, such as digital television, data transmission, VSAT multi-service networks, and governmental communications. The total cost of the Azerspace-1 project was some $230 million.
Azerspace-2 will be placed in an orbital position of 45 degrees east longitude. The International Telecommunications Satellite Organization plans to rent 45.9 percent of its capacity.
The second satellite will cover a service area of Europe, South-East Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
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