20th anniversary of Yamal-200 telecommunication satellite launch into orbit

JSC Gazcom (at present - JSC Gazprom Space Systems) carries out space activities in the area of development and operation of telecommunication and geoinformation systems. The company has built, is operating and expanding the Yamal satellite communication system, which includes the Yamal-200 GEO communication satellite being in on-orbit operation for over 20 years. The article presents key accomplishments and performance of a team of go-ahead JSC Gazcom and NPO Energia specialists and developers standing at the origins of development of our country’s modern telecommunication system.