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In accordance with Article VIII of the Convention, the Organisation shall make available to the Governments, its assistance and the use of its facilities, in the design, development, construction and placing in orbit of a TD satellite incorporating the essential features of the mission of the TD 1 satellite formerly included in the programme of the Organisation (hereinafter referred to as the „Special Project”). It is understood that the subsequent exploitation of the TD satellite in orbit shall be an integral part of the Organisation's normal programme. The Special Project shall be executed in accordance with the Programme set out in Annex A, which is an integral part of this Arrangement.