COSPAS-SARSAT: International Search and Rescue Satellite Agreement

Archived and Outdated Information: This publication is out of date and should be referenced for research or recordkeeping purposes only. The International COSPAS‑SARSAT Programme Agreement is a multilateral treaty establishing cooperation in satellite systems for search and rescue. Adopted in Paris in 1988 and in force for Canada as of August 30, 1988, it provides the legal framework for the operation of the COSPAS‑SARSAT Programme.

Use Cases

• Analyzing the legal framework for international satellite cooperation based on the treaty text
• Researching the historical development of search and rescue technology based on the 1988 adoption date
• Studying the structure of multilateral agreements in telecommunications based on the program description

Strengths

• Provides the full legal text of a specific international treaty
• Includes explicit dates for adoption (1988) and entry into force for Canada (August 30, 1988)

Limitations

• Metadata explicitly states the publication is archived and out of date
• Data is provided only in PDF format, which may hinder automated analysis
• Row count and column-level documentation are absent

Provenance

Source

Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada

Collection Method

Archived government publication

Time Range

Treaty adopted in 1988

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-09 16:11:43.058177; freshness should be verified

Geography

International, with specific relevance to Canada