Artikel 1 COSSAR

Article 1 Definitions - "Party" means a State for which this Agreement has entered into force; - "Programme" means those activities carried out by the Parties to provide, operate and coordinate the COSPAS-SARSAT System, in accordance with this Agreement; - "Cooperating Agency" means en organization designated by a Party for the purpose of implementing the Programme; - "System" means the COSPAS-SARSAT System comprising a Space Segment, a Ground Segment and Radiobeacons, all as described in Article 3; - "Ground Segment Provider" means any State which establishes and operates Ground Segment equipment under the terms of Article 11.2; - "User State" means any State that avails itself of the System under the terms of Article 12.2 and Article 12.3.