SATELLITES. COMMUNICATION-SATELLITES AND INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT.

The article focuses on communication satellites and the issue on the piracy of satellite-transmissions. It mentions how communication satellites have proven its role in developments in the field of communication. It states that since satellites have been considered as a powerful aid for television programme transmission, broadcasters from different countries are driven to find ways to prevent piracy of such transmissions. It suggests the need for international conventions that will help prohibit the unauthorized transmission of satellite-broadcasts.