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9 September 1993
RECE
1993
Dr Jasentuliyana
Secretary,
United Nations Committee
on the Peaceful Uses of
Outer Space
Office for Outer Space
United Nations
New York NY 10017
Dear Dr. Jasentuliyana
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Foreign & Commonwealth Office
London SW1A 2AH
EGSTRY ephone: 071-210-0441- stion Taken
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UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON REGISTRATION OF OBJECTS LAUNCHED INTO OUTER SPACE, 14 JANUARY 1975
I understand that the United Nations holds the Register of objects launched into outer space (Article III of above Convention). I would be grateful if you could advise me who I should approach to check entries on the Register
(unfortunately our own records do not contain the appropriate contact name).
My particular query relates to the satellite Asiasat-1 which was launched in China on 7 April 1990 (full details attached). Unfortunately, our records do not make clear whether the launch was notified to the UN by the UK or by Hong Kong.
Many thanks for your assistance.
Occ: Mr Bunten, Hong Kong Dept. Mr Robinson, BNSC Mr Tremayne-Smith, BNSC
Yours
sincerely
Clare Costy
Clare Losty'
Environment, Science and Energy Department
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