First live TV transmission between Europe and North America by satellite

Issued in 1963, this stamp commemorates the first live television transmission between Europe and North America by satellite, achieved through the Telstar communications satellite. The historic broadcasts of 11–12 July 1962 marked a major milestone in the development of global telecommunications, allowing television signals to be transmitted across the Atlantic Ocean almost instantaneously and demonstrating the potential of space technology to connect continents.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the French Somali Coast (Côte Française des Somalis) recognized one of the most significant technological achievements of the twentieth century. The issue celebrated the dawn of the satellite communications era and highlighted the growing role of international cooperation and scientific innovation in advancing global communications, broadcasting, and the exchange of information worldwide.