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American Satellite Corporation

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American Satellite Company, known as ASC, was one of many Fairchild Industries subsidiary companies, established in partnership with Continental Telephone in 1972. Emanuel Fthenakis served as its initial president and chief executive officer, succeeded in 1976 by Harry Dornbrand, and the company pioneered advancements in satellite broadcasting within the United States and internationally.

Facts
Agency Type
Satellite communications subsidiary established in partnership with Continental Telephone 1
Founded Year
1972 1
Headquarters
Rockville, Maryland 1
Head
Emanuel Fthenakis (President and Chief Executive Officer) 1
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1. American Satellite Corporation - Wikipedia
  • Lead paragraph, founding clause
    established in partnership with Continental Telephone in 1972.
  • Body text, headquarters clause
    ASC was headquartered in Rockville, Maryland
  • Body text, leadership clause
    Emanuel Fthenakis was the President and Chief Executive Officer upon the founding of the corporation.
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